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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gudalur is to bus and ferry which costs ₹8,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 27h 54m.

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 38m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹26,000.

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 44m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Colombo to Gudalur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gudalur?

There are 246+ 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)CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Gudalur
3h 38m
₹15,595–25,766
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre
27h 54m
₹8,626–10,966
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Rajapalayam
4. Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Gudalur
22h 44m
₹9,729–15,271
Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Gudalur
3h 58m
₹15,895–24,066
Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Gudalur
4h 48m
₹19,595–29,066

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

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹10,022Cheapest 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 38m

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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