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

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

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thekkady to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    3h 54m
    Rs 59,653–110,363

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    25h 47m
    Rs 26,758–35,963

  3. Taxi, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Thekkady to Rajapalayamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Rajapalayam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    23h 56m
    Rs 35,003–44,715

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kumily to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    24h 36m

  5. Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kumily to Perumbavoorbus bus
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    7h 32m
    Rs 61,573–99,978

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,344Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thekkady to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 540 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Thekkady 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 the taxi to Rajapalayam, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Colombo Fort.

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