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

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There are 3 ways to get from Thrissur to Colombo by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thrissur to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2h 18m
    Rs 54,220–126,578

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thrisur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    23h 48m
    Rs 25,191–33,981

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thissur to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    25h 47m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Thrissur to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thrisur to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 23h 48m.

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