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How to get fromKollam to Colomboby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    5h 30m
    Rs 62,572–108,812

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    25h 30m
    Rs 24,703–33,565

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    27h 3m

  4. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    6h 1m
    Rs 63,547–113,434

  5. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    8h 2m
    Rs 57,279–90,570

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 38,737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Kollam to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kollam Jn to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 25h 30m.

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