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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Sivaganga by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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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 Sivagangatrain train
    4h 33m
    ₹15,205–27,819

  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 Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Sivagangatrain train
    17h 59m
    ₹7,183–9,707

  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 Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    19h 4m

  4. Fly to Madurai, bus, train, line 16752 train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Sivagangatrain train
    6h 24m
    ₹13,820–26,954

  5. 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 Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Sivagangatrain train
    22h 5m
    ₹7,242–9,320

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,581Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 596.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Sivaganga, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Sivaganga. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Sivaganga. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Sivaganga via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Karaikkudi Jn in around 17h 59m.

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