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How to get fromColombo to Thrissurby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Thrisurtrain train
    2h 53m
    ₹13,294–24,810

  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 Thrisurtrain train
    24h 2m
    ₹7,201–12,586

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Thissurbus bus
    27h 6m
    ₹8,784–11,309

  4. Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CMB - CCJ
    2. Take the bus from Kuttipuram to Thrissurbus bus
    6h 52m
    ₹14,767–23,600

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Thrisurtrain train
    7h 6m
    ₹13,204–22,820

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,601Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thrissur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, then take the train to Thrisur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Thrisur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 24h 2m.

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