What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 23h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹32,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kanyakumari?

The distance between Colombo and Kanyakumari is 482 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kanyakumari without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 38m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kanyakumari?

There are 112+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.

Colombo to Kanyakumari - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kanyakumaritrain
5h 7m
₹16,113–31,637
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 Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Kanyakumaritrain
23h 38m
₹7,309–13,571
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 Nagercoilbus
24h 50m
₹9,071–10,081
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kanyakumaritaxi
6h 28m
₹22,463–40,647
Train, ferry via Manamadurai
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Manamadurai Jntrain
4. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain
24h 22m
₹7,309–13,571

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹12,447Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kanyakumari.

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Distance: 481.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kanyakumari. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Kanyakumari. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kanyakumari via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thanjavur in around 23h 38m.

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