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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karungal by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Karungaltaxi taxi
    2h 11m
    ₹16,135–26,014

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kulitthuraitrain train
    25h 13m
    ₹7,725–14,079

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Azhagiyamandapambus bus
    24h 21m
    ₹8,155–14,599

  4. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar car
    4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Marthandambus bus
    25h 25m
    ₹8,823–9,678

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,311Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Karungal. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Karungal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Karungal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Virudunagar Jn, Viruthunagar, and Azhagiyamandapam in around 24h 21m.

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