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How to get fromNegombo to Colachelby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Colachel by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)planeCMB - TRV
    2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Colacheltaxi
    2h 4m
    ₹15,011–22,650

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Eranieltrain
    23h 18m
    ₹8,247–11,087

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
    4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Marthandambus
    24h 40m
    ₹8,997–10,017

  4. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)planeCMB - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Colacheltaxi
    6h 27m
    ₹15,511–23,450

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Colachel, India?

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Colachel. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Colachel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Colachel via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Virudunagar Jn, and Eraniel in around 23h 18m.

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