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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Edappally is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 25h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Edappally is to fly and subway which takes 2h 10m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹20,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Edappally?

The distance between Colombo and Edappally is 562 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Edappally without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 31m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Colombo to Edappally, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edappally?

There are 1311+ hotels available in Edappally.

Colombo to Edappally - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Edappally by plane, subway, 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, subway
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the subway from Aluva to Edapally
2h 10m
₹13,609–19,324
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 Idappalli
25h 31m
₹7,209–12,676
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 Edappally Toll
28h 41m
₹8,557–10,477

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹5,276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 561.6 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Edappally. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, then take the subway to Edapally. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Idappalli via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 25h 31m.

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