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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kappil is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 26h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kappil is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kappil?

The distance between Colombo and Kappil is 673 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kappil without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 36m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Colombo to Kappil, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kappil?

There are 72+ hotels available in Kappil.

Colombo to Kappil - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kappil 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 Cochin International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Kayankulam
4h 42m
₹13,742–22,504
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kayankulam
26h 36m
₹7,211–12,696
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipuram
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Cherthala
5. Take the bus from Chertala to Kayamkulam
31h 13m
₹8,946–11,571
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kayankulam
3h 29m
₹15,662–25,994

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹5,658Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kappil.

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Distance: 673.4 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kappil. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, then take the train to Kayankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kayankulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 26h 36m.

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