Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Colombo

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Thanjavur to Colombo by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    3h 57m
    Rs 57,926–108,322

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    14h 56m
    Rs 24,150–29,353

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    15h 56m

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    4h 52m
    Rs 52,630–96,403

  5. Bus, ferry via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 16m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,344Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thanjavur to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 562.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Thanjavur to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanjavur to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 14h 56m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.