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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Chennimalai is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000 and takes 19h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Chennimalai is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Chennimalai?

The distance between Colombo and Chennimalai is 639 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Chennimalai without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 33m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Colombo to Chennimalai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chennimalai?

There are 23+ hotels available in Chennimalai.

Colombo to Chennimalai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Chennimalai 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 Coimbatore International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)CMB - CJB
2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennimalai
5h 3m
₹14,392–27,854
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 Uttukuli
19h 33m
₹7,671–12,646
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 Koyambedu mSs Terminus to Chennimalai
25h 17m
₹8,054–9,714
Fly to Salem, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
7h 37m
₹10,072–30,744
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ingur
5h 50m
₹13,372–24,714
Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Perundurai
5h 42m
₹14,532–23,724

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

47Weekly Planes

4h 23mAverage Duration

₹7,696Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Chennimalai.

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Distance: 638.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Chennimalai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), then take the taxi to Chennimalai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Chennimalai via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Uttukuli in around 19h 33m.

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