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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gudalur is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹9,500 - ₹16,000 and takes 22h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Gudalur is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Gudalur?

The distance between Colombo and Gudalur is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Gudalur without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 22h 45m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Colombo to Gudalur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gudalur?

There are 241+ hotels available in Gudalur.

Colombo to Gudalur - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Gudalur by plane, taxi, 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 Madurai, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Gudalurtaxi
3h 40m
₹15,636–27,815
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatrebus
27h 42m
₹8,803–11,867
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Rajapalayamtrain
4. Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Gudalurtaxi
22h 45m
₹9,735–15,331
Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Gudalurtaxi
3h 59m
₹16,936–28,115
Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Gudalurtaxi
4h 49m
₹20,636–33,115

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) flights

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,815Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Gudalur.

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Distance: 520.1 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gudalur, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Gudalur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), then take the taxi to Gudalur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Rajapalayam, then take the taxi to Gudalur.

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