What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nāgercoil?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nāgercoil is to train and ferry via Virudhunagar which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 23h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Nāgercoil?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nāgercoil is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Nāgercoil?

The distance between Colombo and Nāgercoil is 463 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Nāgercoil without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Nāgercoil without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 21h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Nāgercoil?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Colombo to Nāgercoil, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nāgercoil?

There are 143+ hotels available in Nāgercoil.

Colombo to Nāgercoil - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
5h 2m
₹17,712–30,146
Train, ferry via Virudhunagar
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain
23h 48m
₹7,273–10,560
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
21h 5m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
4. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jntrain
23h 27m
₹7,383–11,360
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
7h 44m
₹21,661–32,726
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain
8h 1m
₹13,786–26,561
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nager Coil Towntrain
10h 58m
₹16,866–25,746

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

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Nāgercoil.

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Distance: 462.6 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Nāgercoil. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Nager Coil Town. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai in around 21h 5m.

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