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 1m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹29,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kalambur?

The distance between Colombo and Kalambur is 874 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 1m to get from Colombo to Kalambur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kalambur?

There are one+ hotels available in Kalambur.

Colombo to Kalambur - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Colombo to Kalambur 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 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
3. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arni Roadtrain
7h 1m
₹11,022–28,172
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
₹7,216–12,940
Bus, ferry, train via Chennai
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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus
5. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arni Roadtrain
20h 9m
₹8,185–10,584
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
9h 47m
₹17,062–33,742
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 Villupuram Jntrain
3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Arni Roadtrain
8h 3m
₹13,302–71,152
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 KR Pura stationbus
3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
4. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arni Roadtrain
9h 37m
₹12,017–26,882
Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane CMB - TIR
2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
3. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arni Roadtrain
9h 33m
₹18,102–32,512
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
₹7,216–12,940
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 Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Arni Roadtrain
24h 13m
₹7,279–9,696

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

47Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹8,141Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kalambur.

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Distance: 873.8 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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 06722 train to Chennai Park, walk to Chennai Central, take the train to Katpadi 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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