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How to get fromThiruvananthapuram to Mannarby plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar by plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Trivandrum to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    7h 59m
    Rs 65,713–116,703

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    21h 25m
    Rs 30,685–42,221

  3. Train, ferry, taxi via Virudhunagar

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    19h 20m
    Rs 30,686–42,088

  4. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    20h 40m

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    9h 39m
    Rs 67,008–118,100

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    12h 46m
    Rs 47,662–111,868

  7. Fly Trivandrum to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane TRV - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    24h

  8. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    12h 21m
    Rs 60,008–98,273

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

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TicketRs 24,645Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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 Virudunagar Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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