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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bolārum is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000 and takes 39h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bolārum is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Bolārum?

The distance between Colombo and Bolārum is 1204 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Bolārum without a car is to train and ferry which takes 39h 11m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Colombo to Bolārum, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bolārum?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Bolārum.

Colombo to Bolārum - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Bolārum by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hyderabad (HYD)CMB - HYD
2. Take the taxi from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bolārum
3h 7m
₹12,042–19,854
Train, ferry
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 Renigunta Jn
4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Bolarum
39h 11m
₹7,561–15,396
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 Ashokpillar
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar to FlixBus Hyderabad - Bowenpally
30h 30m
₹8,946–11,571

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hyderabad (HYD) flights

38Weekly Planes

3h 25mAverage Duration

₹7,922Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Bolārum.

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Distance: 1,204.3 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bolārum. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Hyderabad (HYD), then take the taxi to Bolārum. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Bolārum via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Ashokpillar, FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar, and FlixBus Hyderabad - Bowenpally in around 30h 30m.

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