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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kattappana is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 29h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kattappana is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kattappana?

The distance between Colombo and Kattappana is 655 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kattappana without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 22h 12m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Colombo to Kattappana, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kattappana?

There are 238+ hotels available in Kattappana.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kattappana by plane, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kattappanataxi
3h 24m
₹15,374–26,460
Train, ferry, bus
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 Thrisurtrain
4. Take the bus from Thrissur to Kattappanabus
29h 19m
₹7,391–12,866
Train, ferry, taxi
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 taxi from Virudunagar Jn to Kattappanataxi
22h 12m
₹10,221–15,886
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennai Kalainagar CBTbus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatrebus
31h 29m
₹9,159–11,564
Fly to Madurai, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Kattappanataxi
4h 14m
₹15,974–27,160
Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatrebus
8h 1m
₹14,064–23,550

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹8,601Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kattappana.

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Distance: 654.6 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kattappana. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then take the taxi to Kattappana. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Virudunagar Jn, then take the taxi to Kattappana.

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