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

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Tenkasi by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    8h 4m
    ₹20,684–40,325

  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 Tenkasi Jntrain train
    21h 22m
    ₹7,166–12,343

  3. Bus, ferry, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Tiruturaipundi Junctioncar car
    4. Take the train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    24h 54m
    ₹7,625–9,786

  4. 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 Tenkasi Jntrain train
    7h 36m
    ₹13,214–70,355

  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 Tenkasi Jntrain train
    6h 50m
    ₹12,839–29,460

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus bus
    7h 32m
    ₹17,127–34,140

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kollam to Thenkasibus bus
    9h 17m
    ₹15,404–28,425

  8. 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 Thanjavurtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Thenkasibus bus
    25h 1m
    ₹7,861–9,355

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹17,175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Tenkasi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR), take the taxi to Maniyachchi Jn, then take the train to Tenkasi Jn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Tenkasi Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 21h 22m.

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