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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    1h 55m
    ₹14,053–26,667

  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 Tirchrpali Forttrain train
    15h 45m
    ₹7,042–8,657

  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
    4. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus bus
    19h 21m

  4. 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 Tirchrpali Forttrain train
    19h 51m
    ₹7,102–8,269

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,574Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 467 km
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

SriLankan Airlines flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) once daily.

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