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How to get fromMarthandam to Colomboby bus, plane, train, ferry, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus to Trivandrum, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    3h 56m
    Rs 64,077–106,742

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kulitthurai to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    24h 20m
    Rs 25,075–34,217

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Viruthunagarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    24h 59m
    Rs 54,559–66,440

  4. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Marthandam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    5h 18m
    Rs 68,522–120,845

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 42,068Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Marthandam to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, walk to Trivandrum (TRV) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kulitthurai to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 24h 20m.

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