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 ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Arunachala is to fly and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Arunachala?

The distance between Colombo and Arunachala is 853 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 55m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Colombo to Arunachala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Arunachala?

There are 495+ hotels available in Arunachala.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Arunachala by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalaibus
7h 1m
₹12,709–29,671
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 Nagappattinam to Tiruvannamalaitrain
17h 55m
₹7,259–9,274
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
₹8,172–10,971
Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalaibus
6h 39m
₹14,229–27,421
Fly to Pondicherry, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CMB - PNY
2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalaitrain
9h 6m
₹17,159–35,791
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
₹13,874–27,906
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 11m
₹7,538–9,148

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

41Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹9,622Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Arunachala.

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Distance: 852.8 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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 Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 40533 train to Potheri Halt, walk to Srm University, then take the bus to Tiruvannamalai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Arunachala via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Tiruvannamalai in around 17h 55m.

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