What is the cheapest way to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli?

The cheapest way to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 20h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli?

The fastest way to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli?

The distance between Sri Lanka and Tirunelveli is 535 km.

How do I travel from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli without a car?

The best way to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 20h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tirunelveli?

There are 49+ hotels available in Tirunelveli.

Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Fly to Madurai, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
5h 53m
₹12,014–25,303
Train, ferry via Virudhunagar
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
21h 50m
₹7,247–10,368
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Madurai to Tirunelvelibus
20h 18m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
20h 57m
₹7,257–10,268
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain
6h 35m
₹16,000–28,388
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirunelvelitrain
7h 15m
₹13,539–26,268
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
12h 54m
₹15,154–23,888
Bus, ferry via Jaffna
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Madurai to Tirunelvelibus
25h 14m

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

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹11,235Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli.

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Distance: 535.2 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Sri Lanka and Tirunelveli, India?

There is no direct connection from Sri Lanka to Tirunelveli. 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 Tirunelveli. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Tirunelveli via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai in around 20h 18m.

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