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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thalavil by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane CMB - CNN
    6h 16m
    ₹15,373–25,050

  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 Erode Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Erode Jn to Kannurtrain train
    26h 8m
    ₹8,043–14,663

  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 Myladuthuraicar car
    4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Madurai to Thalasserybus bus
    31h 19m
    ₹9,309–10,563

  4. Train, ferry via Coimbatore

    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 Coimbatore Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kannurtrain train
    26h 53m
    ₹8,043–14,663

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,088Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) 5 times a day.

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