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

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There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Mannar by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Trivandrum to Jaffna, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRV - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    Rs 106,207–327,193

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    18h 46m
    Rs 31,195–43,084

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    18h 51m

  4. Fly Trivandrum to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    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 70,707–120,693

  5. 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 16m
    Rs 64,161–147,860

  6. 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
    20h 35m

Trivandrum (TRV) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 95,024Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 504 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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 Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi 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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