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

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There are 4 ways to get from Trivendrum to Colombo by plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Trivandrum

    best
    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    3h 56m
    Rs 63,130–114,550

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    24h 51m
    Rs 25,062–37,031

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, 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
    26h 45m

  4. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Trivendrum to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    5h 29m
    Rs 64,157–115,685

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
TicketRs 41,552Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 395.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

SriLankan Airlines flies from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a week.

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