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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Chunakkara is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 26h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Chunakkara is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Chunakkara?

The distance between Colombo and Chunakkara is 514 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Chunakkara without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 57m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Colombo to Chunakkara, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chunakkara?

There are 141+ hotels available in Chunakkara.

Colombo to Chunakkara - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Chunakkara 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 Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kayankulam
3h 45m
₹15,935–25,328
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 Mavelikara
26h 57m
₹7,422–12,960
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 Alappuzha
5. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kayamkulam
31h 12m
₹9,127–12,252
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 Ernakulam to Kayamkulam
5h 29m
₹14,080–24,738

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹4,927Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.6 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Chunakkara. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, take the train to Kollam Jn, take the train to Kayankulam, then take the taxi to Chunakkara. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Chunakkara via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Mavelikara in around 26h 57m.

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