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 - ₹70,000.

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 7m to get from Colombo to Erode, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Erode?

There are 29+ hotels available in Erode.

Colombo to Erode - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 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)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain
7h 7m
₹14,157–42,604
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain
18h 32m
₹7,111–11,991
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Erodebus
22h 38m
₹8,495–10,345
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Erode Jntrain
5h 18m
₹13,177–69,894
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the bus from Chithra Airport to Erodebus
6h 43m
₹14,177–25,164
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Erode Jntrain
7h 32m
₹12,892–28,599
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain
22h 38m
₹7,175–8,702

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

21Weekly Planes

6h 36mAverage Duration

₹11,425Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Erode.

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Distance: 631.9 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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 Colombo-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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