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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    4h 46m
    ₹23,121–63,739

  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 Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tuti Melurtrain train
    20h 36m
    ₹7,265–10,363

  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 Thanjavurtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Madurai to Thoothukudibus bus
    21h 15m

  4. Train, ferry via Thanjavur

    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 Thanjavurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tuti Melurtrain train
    21h 14m
    ₹7,265–10,463

  5. Bus, ferry, drive

    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 Myladuthuraicar car
    4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Madurai to Tuticorinbus bus
    27h 56m
    ₹7,794–10,673

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) every 4 hours.

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