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 - ₹12,000 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 and taxi which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Chettikulam?

The distance between Colombo and Chettikulam is 396 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 bus and ferry via Madurai which takes 21h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Colombo to Chettikulam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chettikulam?

There are 129+ hotels available in Chettikulam.

Colombo to Chettikulam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Chettikulam 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 to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best
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 22m
₹22,953–33,018
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
₹7,792–11,307
Bus, ferry via Madurai
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
21h 9m
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
₹7,972–12,057
Fly to Trivandrum, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
3. Take the taxi from Nager Coil Town to Chettikulamtaxi
5h 30m
₹18,504–30,088
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 11m
₹16,418–27,353
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
27h 39m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

38Weekly Planes

6h 19mAverage Duration

₹18,340Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Chettikulam.

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Distance: 396.1 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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 Tuticorin Airport (TCR), then take the taxi to Chettikulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Chettikulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Kavalkinaru in around 21h 9m.

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