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

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

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  1. Fly to Madurai, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sivakasitrain train
    5h 9m
    ₹13,735–28,173

  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 Sivakasitrain train
    19h 40m
    ₹7,115–9,263

  3. 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 Vellankanni to Sivakasitrain train
    24h 20m
    ₹7,244–8,993

  4. 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 Sivakasitrain train
    5h 47m
    ₹16,250–26,138

  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 Sivakasitaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    ₹19,370–40,038

  6. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    8h 25m
    ₹22,710–32,138

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Sivakasi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, then take the train to Sivakasi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Sivakasi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 19h 40m.

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