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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Erode is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 18h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Erode is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹21,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Erode?

The distance between Colombo and Erode is 632 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Erode without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 32m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Colombo to Erode, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Erode?

There are 22+ hotels available in Erode.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Erode 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 12m
₹10,048–32,066
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 32m
₹7,098–11,866
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 43m
₹8,505–10,175
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 40m
₹13,088–60,186
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 18m
₹13,068–20,356
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 21m
₹13,778–20,876

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

15Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

₹6,587Cheapest Price

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Distance: 631.9 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Erode. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Salem (SXV), take the taxi to Salem Jn, then take the train to Erode Jn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Erode Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 18h 32m.

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