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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Alakode is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 36h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Alakode is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Alakode?

The distance between Colombo and Alakode is 786 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Alakode without a car is to train and ferry which takes 28h 54m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Colombo to Alakode, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alakode?

There are 39+ hotels available in Alakode.

Colombo to Alakode - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)CMB - CNN
2. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Alakode
6h 42m
₹16,176–23,035
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyappanahali
4. Take the bus from Rajarajeshwari Hospital to Alakode
36h 58m
₹7,619–13,396
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapali
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kannapuram
28h 54m
₹8,349–15,076
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
4. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Mysuru Bus Stand
5. Take the bus from Mysore to Alakode
32h 3m
₹8,807–10,057
Fly to Bajpe Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)CMB - IXE
2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Alakode
6h 5m
₹16,976–24,335

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights

33Weekly Planes

7h 46mAverage Duration

₹6,189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.3 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Alakode. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Kannur International Airport (CNN), then take the taxi to Alakode. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Alakode via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, and Kannapuram in around 28h 54m.

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