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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 Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thekkady to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    3h 53m
    Rs 63,222–134,854

  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 27,079–36,885

  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 35,463–45,202

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kumily to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchirapallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    25h 49m
    Rs 51,976–55,942

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    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 59,823–110,564

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 29,278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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 Kochi-Airport-COK 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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