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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thanjavur by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, 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 Thanjavurtrain train
    3h 17m
    ₹15,231–27,686

  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 Thanjavurtrain train
    14h
    ₹7,031–8,578

  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 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    14h 16m

  4. Bus, ferry via Jaffna

    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 bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    19h 11m

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,609Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 515.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thanjavur. 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 Thanjavur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Thanjavur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 14h.

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