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 taxi which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Chettikulam?

The distance between Colombo and Chettikulam is 486 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 and bus which takes 22h 41m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Colombo to Chettikulam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chettikulam?

There are 109+ hotels available in Chettikulam.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Chettikulam by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chettikulam
2h 54m
₹16,473–25,632
Train, ferry via Manamadurai
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 Manamadurai Jn
4. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Kanyakumari
24h 36m
₹7,799–14,123
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jn
4. Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Kavalkinaru
22h 41m
₹8,309–14,873
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthurai
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Nagercoil
25h 2m
₹9,161–10,026
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chettikulam
6h 17m
₹16,473–24,632
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapali
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aralvaymoli
22h 52m
₹7,939–14,173

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹5,324Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 486.1 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Chettikulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Chettikulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Virudunagar Jn, Viruthunagar, and Kavalkinaru in around 22h 41m.

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