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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Chettikulam is to train and ferry via Manamadurai which costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 24h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Chettikulam is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹34,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Chettikulam?

The distance between Colombo and Chettikulam is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Chettikulam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 13m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Colombo to Chettikulam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chettikulam?

There are 111+ hotels available in Chettikulam.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Chettikulam by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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 Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
4h 3m
₹16,934–33,512
Train, ferry via Manamadurai
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 Manamadurai Jntrain
4. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Kanyakumaritrain
24h 36m
₹7,812–14,251
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 Tirunelvelitrain
4. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kaval Kinarutrain
23h 13m
₹7,992–15,001
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Nagercoilbus
24h 57m
₹9,227–10,187
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chettikulamtaxi
6h 13m
₹22,084–41,172
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymolitrain
8h 12m
₹13,549–29,507
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 Aralvaymolitrain
8h 58m
₹13,924–71,302

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

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1hAverage Duration

₹12,672Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Chettikulam.

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Distance: 488.3 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Chettikulam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, take the train to Nager Coil Town, then take the taxi to Chettikulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Chettikulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Tirunelveli, and Kaval Kinaru in around 23h 13m.

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