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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 17h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karur is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Karur?

The distance between Colombo and Karur is 535 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Karur without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 16h 23m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Colombo to Karur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Karur?

There are five+ hotels available in Karur.

Colombo to Karur - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Karur by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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 Trichy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
3h 41m
₹12,575–22,596
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 Karur
17h 7m
₹7,079–11,671
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karur
16h 23m
₹7,541–8,781
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Irugur to Karur
7h 5m
₹12,555–17,736
Fly to Salem, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)CMB - SXV
2. Take the bus from Salem to Karur
8h 22m
₹9,595–28,066
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karur
6h 35m
₹12,780–23,301

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,729Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Karur.

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Distance: 534.8 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Karur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Karur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 16h 23m.

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