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How to get fromColombo to Kanyakumariby plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari by plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kanyakumaritrain train
    8h 23m
    ₹23,701–65,439

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Valliyurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Valliyur to Kanyakumaritrain train
    23h 33m
    ₹7,295–10,613

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Pointbus bus
    21h 45m

  4. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain train
    6h 34m
    ₹18,722–31,259

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kanyakumaritaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    ₹24,071–36,039

  6. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain train
    8h 46m
    ₹13,796–28,574

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kanyakumaritrain train
    9h 54m
    ₹15,321–41,639

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kanyakumari, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kanyakumari. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR), take the taxi to Tirunelveli, then take the train to Kanyakumari. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Kanniyakumari Kanyakumari - Sunrise Point via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, Thanjavur, and Tiruchirappalli in around 21h 45m.

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