What is the cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Colombo is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 39000 and takes 16h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 120000.

How far is it from Chidambaram to Colombo?

The distance between Chidambaram and Colombo is 616 km.

How do I travel from Chidambaram to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Chidambaram to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 10m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 39000.

How long does it take to get from Chidambaram to Colombo?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Chidambaram to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 524+ hotels available in Colombo.

Chidambaram to Colombo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Colombo by train, plane, bus, car, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane TRZ - CMB
7h 13m
Rs 46,259–236,765
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagappattinamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
16h 10m
Rs 23,866–38,801
Bus, drive, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Myladuthuraibus
2. Drive from Myladuthurai to Nagapattinamcar
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
15h 29m
Rs 27,025–29,506
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAA - CMB
7h 53m
Rs 37,507–93,746
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXM - CMB
5h 33m
Rs 56,936–113,061
Bus to Pondicherry, fly
1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane PNY - CMB
9h 40m
Rs 57,637–113,569
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagappattinamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
20h 48m
Rs 24,146–27,851

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

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1hAverage Duration

Rs 26,152Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chidambaram to Colombo.

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Distance: 615.6 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Chidambaram to Colombo. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Pettah via Myladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 15h 29m.

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