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How to get fromThiruvarur to Sri Lankaby taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvarur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    4h 34m
    Rs 54,897–98,861

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    14h 3m
    Rs 24,433–29,231

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    14h 51m
    Rs 25,710–25,880

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manjattidaltrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    5h 51m
    Rs 46,100–89,427

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Manjattidaltrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    4h 50m
    Rs 42,100–102,127

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    9h
    Rs 38,034–82,220

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    9h 8m
    Rs 33,034–109,920

  8. Ferry, bus via Jaffna

    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    18h 41m
    Rs 24,713–27,881

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,239Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 596.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Thiruvarur to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thiruvarur Jn to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 14h 3m.

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