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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karungal is to train and ferry via Virudhunagar which costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 25h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karungal is to fly and line 06427 train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹32,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Karungal?

The distance between Colombo and Karungal is 444 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Karungal without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 17m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Colombo to Karungal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Karungal?

There are 121+ hotels available in Karungal.

Colombo to Karungal - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 06427 train

There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Karungal 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 Trivandrum, line 06427 train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kulitthuraitrain
4h 54m
₹16,220–31,751
Train, ferry via Virudhunagar
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 Virudunagar Jntrain
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kulitthuraitrain
25h 13m
₹7,727–14,100
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
4. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Eranieltrain
24h 17m
₹7,827–14,800
Bus, ferry
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 Koyambedu-Cmbt to Marthandambus
28h 22m
₹9,037–10,692
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
8h 10m
₹21,499–40,731
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain
9h 27m
₹13,294–28,316
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 Kulitthuraitrain
10h 40m
₹16,689–71,111
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kulitthuraitrain
9h 39m
₹14,374–27,301

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹12,421Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Karungal.

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Distance: 444.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Karungal. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, take the line 06427 train to Kulitthurai, then take the taxi to Karungal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Karungal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Tirunelveli, and Eraniel in around 24h 17m.

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