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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thikkodi by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)planeCMB - CNN
    2. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Thikkoditaxi
    6h 52m
    ₹16,773–22,732

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Coimbatore Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Tikkottitrain
    27h
    ₹7,319–13,673

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
    4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Thissurbus
    5. Take the bus from Thrissur to Kozhikodebus
    31h 7m
    ₹9,906–12,966

  4. Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)planeCMB - CCJ
    2. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Thikkoditaxi
    5h 6m
    ₹14,773–22,732

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,344Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thikkodi. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Kannur International Airport (CNN), then take the taxi to Thikkodi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Tikkotti via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Coimbatore Jn in around 27h.

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