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How to get fromColombo to Sivakasiby plane, taxi, bus, ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly to Madurai, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Sivakasitaxi taxi
    2h 32m
    ₹13,631–26,409

  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 Sivakasitrain train
    19h 55m
    ₹7,124–12,124

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Sivakasitrain train
    19h 6m
    ₹7,597–9,221

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sivakasitaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    ₹19,031–40,109

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sivakasitrain train
    5h 53m
    ₹14,161–70,039

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,810Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Sivakasi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), then take the taxi to Sivakasi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Sivakasi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 19h 6m.

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