What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn is to train and ferry via Virudhunagar which costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 23h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn?

The distance between Colombo and Nagercoil Jn is 467 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 40m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nagercoil Jn?

There are 119+ hotels available in Nagercoil Jn.

Colombo to Nagercoil Jn - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

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

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)CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
3h 52m
₹14,518–24,116
Train, ferry via Virudhunagar
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jn
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagercoil Jn
23h 48m
₹7,278–13,366
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nagercoil Jn
22h 40m
₹7,288–13,466
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthurai
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Nagercoil
24h 40m
₹8,680–9,465
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)CMB - TCR
2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jn
7h 49m
₹15,198–24,026

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹5,322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.8 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Nagercoil Jn. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Nagercoil Jn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Nagercoil Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thanjavur in around 22h 40m.

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