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How to get fromColombo to Colachelby plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Colachel by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)planeCMB - TRV
    2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Colacheltaxi
    2h 18m
    ₹16,798–24,761

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Eranieltrain
    24h 53m
    ₹7,682–13,873

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
    4. Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Thuckalaybus
    24h 20m
    ₹8,232–14,703

  4. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
    4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Marthandambus
    25h 32m
    ₹8,917–9,882

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)planeCMB - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Colacheltaxi
    6h 41m
    ₹17,298–25,561

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Colachel. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Colachel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Colachel via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Virudunagar Jn, Viruthunagar, and Thuckalay in around 24h 20m.

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