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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Marthandam 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)planeCMB - TRV
    2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Marthandamtaxi
    2h 2m
    ₹16,398–24,261

  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 Kulitthuraitrain
    25h 3m
    ₹7,292–13,503

  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 Marthandambus
    24h 21m
    ₹7,762–14,103

  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 16m
    ₹8,367–9,132

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,935Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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