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 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 taxi which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Karungal?

The distance between Colombo and Karungal is 443 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 and bus which takes 24h 21m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Colombo to Karungal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Karungal?

There are 124+ hotels available in Karungal.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Karungal by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Karungaltaxi
2h 11m
₹16,135–26,014
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 Virudunagar Jntrain
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kulitthuraitrain
25h 13m
₹7,725–14,079
Train, ferry, bus
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 bus from Viruthunagar to Azhagiyamandapambus
24h 21m
₹8,155–14,599
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Marthandambus
25h 25m
₹8,823–9,678

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹12,311Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Karungal.

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Distance: 443.5 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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), then take the taxi to Karungal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Karungal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Virudunagar Jn, Viruthunagar, and Azhagiyamandapam in around 24h 21m.

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