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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Muthupet by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvarur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Mutupettrain train
    6h 23m
    ₹15,373–28,888

  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 Thiruvarur Jn to Mutupettrain train
    14h 53m
    ₹7,131–9,379

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Thiruvarur

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Mutupettrain train
    14h 52m
    ₹7,476–8,405

  4. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Mutupettrain train
    8h 54m
    ₹12,443–28,738

  5. 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 Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Mutupettrain train
    9h 19m
    ₹13,958–29,573

  6. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain train
    19h 34m
    ₹7,180–8,970

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,899Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 618.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Muthupet. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Thiruvarur Jn, then take the train to Mutupet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Mutupet via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, and Thiruvarur Jn in around 14h 52m.

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