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

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There are 3 ways to get from Trivendrum to Colombo by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    2h 36m
    Rs 63,647–112,550

  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 25,508–37,499

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    25h 47m

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 42,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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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