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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Arunachala is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000 and takes 17h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Arunachala is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Arunachala?

The distance between Colombo and Arunachala is 699 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Arunachala without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 58m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Colombo to Arunachala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Arunachala?

There are 442+ hotels available in Arunachala.

Colombo to Arunachala - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Arunachala 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 Salem, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the taxi from Salem (SXV) to Arunachalataxi
7h 51m
₹13,418–31,494
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
17h 58m
₹7,752–12,606
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus
4. Take the bus from Ashokpillar to Tiruvannamalaibus
20h 36m
₹8,288–10,793
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
6h 45m
₹10,158–22,444
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruvannamalaitrain
8h 33m
₹13,348–23,424
Fly to Pondicherry, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CMB - PNY
2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Tindivanam Tollway to Tiruvannamalaibus
9h 32m
₹17,618–32,774
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruvannamalaitrain
10h 47m
₹11,583–20,119
Fly to Madurai, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvannamalaibus
8h 13m
₹13,003–23,779

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

₹8,255Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Arunachala.

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Distance: 699.2 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Arunachala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Salem (SXV), then take the taxi to Arunachala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Arunachala via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, and Tiruvannamalai in around 17h 58m.

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