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

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

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the bus from Lulu Mall to Thuckalaybus bus
    5h 11m
    ₹18,704–36,913

  2. Train, ferry via Virudhunagar

    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 Virudunagar Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Eranieltrain train
    25h 8m
    ₹7,845–14,128

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jntrain train
    24h
    ₹8,195–15,228

  4. 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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Koyambedu-Cmbt to Marthandambus bus
    28h 34m
    ₹9,102–11,882

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    8h 2m
    ₹21,484–41,713

  6. 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 Nager Coil Towntrain train
    9h 17m
    ₹13,934–71,343

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Eranieltrain train
    10h 12m
    ₹15,489–28,533

  8. Fly to Madurai, train, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    8h 3m
    ₹14,139–32,098

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,518Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vellimalai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to Chakka Bypass, take the bus to Lulu Mall, take the bus to Thuckalay, then take the taxi to Vellimalai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Vellimalai via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Tirunelveli, and Nagercoil Jn in around 24h.

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