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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Chithode is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 18h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Chithode is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹21,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Chithode?

The distance between Colombo and Chithode is 643 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Chithode without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 43m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Colombo to Chithode, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chithode?

There are 21+ hotels available in Chithode.

Colombo to Chithode - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Chithode by plane, 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 Salem, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
7h 24m
₹15,890–18,482
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 Erode Jn
18h 43m
₹7,421–12,283
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 Mahabalipuram
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Erode
22h 52m
₹8,800–10,530
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Erode Jn
5h 52m
₹13,430–60,602
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 Erode Jn
5h 29m
₹12,410–20,772
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Erode Jn
7h 32m
₹14,120–22,292

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

₹6,768Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 643.4 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Chithode. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Salem (SXV), take the taxi to Salem Jn, take the train to Erode Jn, then take the taxi to Chithode. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Chithode via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Erode Jn in around 18h 43m.

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