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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalambur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 19h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalambur is to fly and train which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kalambur?

The distance between Colombo and Kalambur is 937 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kalambur without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 26m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Colombo to Kalambur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kalambur?

There are one+ hotels available in Kalambur.

Colombo to Kalambur - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Kalambur by plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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 Chennai International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Arni Roadtrain
7h 47m
₹10,011–22,347
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 Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
4. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Arni Roadtrain
19h 26m
₹7,213–12,909
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
5. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kalamburtaxi
20h 51m
₹8,920–9,913
Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane CMB - TIR
2. Take the train from Tirupati to Arni Roadtrain
9h 46m
₹15,081–36,767
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 Arni Roadtrain
9h 8m
₹13,201–23,427
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Arni Roadtrain
10h
₹11,406–19,822
Fly to Pondicherry, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CMB - PNY
2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Arni Roadtrain
10h 27m
₹17,041–32,717
Train, ferry via Villupuram
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Arni Roadtrain
20h 7m
₹7,213–12,909

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

51Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₹7,582Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kalambur.

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Distance: 936.6 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kalambur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 16115 train to Tambaram, take the train to Villupuram Jn, then take the train to Arni Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Arni Road via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Tiruppadirippuliyur in around 19h 26m.

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