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How to get fromColombo to Kovalamby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Kovalam by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    1h 35m
    ₹19,040–30,638

  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 Neyyattinkaratrain train
    22h 58m
    ₹7,615–10,353

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Nagercoilbus bus
    4. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus bus
    24h 5m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,047Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

SriLankan Airlines flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) 4 times a week.

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