What is the cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar?

The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar is to train and ferry and taxi which costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 43000 and takes 18h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar?

The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar is to fly and drive which takes 7h 59m and costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 130000.

How far is it from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar?

The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Mannar is 623 km.

How do I travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar without a car?

The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 18h 46m and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 43000.

How long does it take to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mannar?

There are 24+ hotels available in Mannar.

Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car

There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar by plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, 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.

Fly Trivandrum to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane TRV - CMB
2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar
7h 59m
Rs 70,691–120,664
Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain
2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi
18h 46m
Rs 31,116–42,990
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus
2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi
18h 51m
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane COK - CMB
3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar
9h 13m
Rs 78,447–122,619
Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXM - CMB
3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar
9h 39m
Rs 66,929–122,007
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi
1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane TRZ - JAF
3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi
12h 16m
Rs 64,158–147,835
Fly Trivandrum to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane TRV - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi
21h 25m

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

4Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

Rs 41,890Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar.

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Distance: 623.4 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar. However, you can take the bus to Chakka Bypass, walk to Trivandrum (TRV) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kovilpatti, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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