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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kattanam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 26h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kattanam is to fly and train which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹35,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kattanam?

The distance between Colombo and Kattanam is 680 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kattanam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 42m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Colombo to Kattanam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kattanam?

There are 152+ hotels available in Kattanam.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kattanam 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)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Kayankulamtrain
6h 20m
₹15,004–27,573
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 Kayankulamtrain
26h 42m
₹7,375–12,928
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 Mahabalipurambus
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Alappuzhabus
5. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kayamkulambus
31h 13m
₹8,967–11,782
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Kochuveli to Kayankulamtrain
5h 37m
₹17,234–34,913
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 Kayankulamtrain
12h 38m
₹13,079–30,348
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 Kayankulamtrain
13h 39m
₹13,454–71,143

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹11,070Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kattanam.

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Distance: 680 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kattanam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, take the train to Kayankulam, then take the taxi to Kattanam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kattanam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Kayankulam in around 26h 42m.

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