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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Arunachala is to bus and ferry and train which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 22h 4m.

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 40m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Arunachala?

The distance between Colombo and Arunachala is 672 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 via Cuddalore which takes 18h 51m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Colombo to Arunachala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Arunachala?

There are 112+ hotels available in Arunachala.

Colombo to Arunachala - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Colombo to Arunachala by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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 Pondicherry, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CMB - PNY
2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Tindivanam Tollway to Tiruvannamalaibus
6h 52m
₹17,500–33,112
Train, ferry via Cuddalore
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
4. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tiruvannamalaitrain
18h 51m
₹7,357–10,193
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 31m
₹8,187–10,987
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 40m
₹12,190–26,482
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 Vridhachalam Jntrain
3. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
6h 47m
₹13,610–71,332
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 7m
₹13,925–27,967
Fly to Salem, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain
3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
11h 27m
₹14,110–47,832
Train, ferry
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
19h 6m
₹7,367–10,093
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
22h 4m
₹7,546–9,157

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

20Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

₹14,489Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Arunachala.

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Distance: 672.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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 Pondicherry (PNY), take the taxi to Pondicherry Tindivanam Tollway, then take the bus to Tiruvannamalai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Arunachala via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruppadirippuliyur, and Tiruvannamalai in around 18h 51m.

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