There are 2 ways to get from Nāgercoil to Madu Ganga (Lake) by train, plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, fly to Diyawanna Oya, taxi
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Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
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Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Diyawanna Oya (DWO)
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Take a taxi from Diyawanna Oya to Madu Ganga (Lake)
1 alternative option
Train, fly to Colombo, taxi
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Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
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Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Colombo (CMB)
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Take a taxi from Colombo to Madu Ganga (Lake)
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Sri Lanka from India
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of India
Restricted for: Foreign nationals, with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Sri Lanka from India
- 7-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
- COVID-19 test upon arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from COVID-19 testing on arrival
- Travel insurance and medical declaration are required for foreign nationals
Rules to follow in Sri Lanka
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Considerations leaving from India
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into Sri Lanka from India is currently restricted.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Madu Ganga (Lake) is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Madu Ganga (Lake) is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Madu Ganga (Lake) is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Yes, entry into India from Sri Lanka is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 18 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Sri Lanka Government Covid Response.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nāgercoil to Madu Ganga (Lake) is to train and fly and taxi which costs ₹13,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 6h 13m.
The quickest way to get from Nāgercoil to Madu Ganga (Lake) is to train and fly and taxi which costs ₹13,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 6h 13m.
The distance between Nāgercoil and Madu Ganga (Lake) is 357 km.
It takes approximately 17h 52m to get from Nāgercoil to Madu Ganga (Lake), including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Trivandrum Airport to Diyawanna Oya Airport. The quickest flight takes 19h and has one stopover.
Spicejet, Cinnamon Air, Maldivian and two other airlines offer flights from Trivandrum Airport to Diyawanna Oya Airport.
There are 316+ hotels available in Madu Ganga (Lake). Prices start at Rs. 32500 per night.
- Distance: 357 km
- Duration: 17h 52m
What companies run services between Nāgercoil, India and Madu Ganga (Lake), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Nāgercoil to Madu Ganga (Lake). However, you can take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central, take the taxi to Trivandrum airport, fly to Diyawanna Oya, then take the taxi to Madu Ganga (Lake). Alternatively, you can take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central, take the taxi to Trivandrum airport, fly to Colombo, then take the taxi to Madu Ganga (Lake).
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Diyawanna Oya via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 42000 - Rs. 180000
Flights from Trivandrum to Diyawanna Oya via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 50000 - Rs. 200000
Flights from Trivandrum to Diyawanna Oya via Hyderabad, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 65000 - Rs. 220000
Flights from Trivandrum to Diyawanna Oya via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 45000 - Rs. 100000
Flights from Trivandrum to Diyawanna Oya via Kochi, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 46000 - Rs. 190000
Flights from Trivandrum to Diyawanna Oya via Male, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs. 55000 - Rs. 200000
Flights from Trivandrum to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 60000 - Rs. 110000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Diyawanna Oya via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 45000 - Rs. 100000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs. 490 - Rs. 2900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- Rs. 490 - Rs. 650
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 8500 - Rs. 11000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
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