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How to get fromColombo to Muthupetby plane, train, bus, ferry or car

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

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Mutupettrain train
    6h 33m
    ₹16,296–70,881

  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 Thiruvarur Jn to Mutupettrain train
    15h 15m
    ₹7,140–12,275

  3. 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 Muthupetcar car
    11h 43m
    ₹8,032–8,477

  4. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Mutupettrain train
    9h
    ₹10,996–26,801

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Mutupettrain train
    9h 27m
    ₹13,011–28,636

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,087Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Muthupet. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Karaikkudi Jn, then take the train to Mutupet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Muthupet via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nagapattinam in around 11h 43m.

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