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

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2h 52m
    ₹18,627–30,200

  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 Kulitthuraitrain train
    24h 4m
    ₹7,320–10,827

  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 Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus
    24h 26m

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 395.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

SriLankan Airlines flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) 4 times a week.

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