Rome2Rio

How to get fromColombo to Kerlaby plane, train, ferry or bus

Find Transport to Kerla

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kerla 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.

  1. Fly to Jodhpur Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jodhpur Airport (JDH)plane plane CMB - JDH
    2. Take the train from Bhagat Ki Kothi to Kairlatrain train
    8h 9m
    ₹14,019–43,441

  2. Train, ferry via Solāpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Solapur Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Solapur Jn to Pali Marwartrain train
    2d 9h
    ₹8,297–19,260

  3. Fly to Dabok Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabok Airport (UDR)plane plane CMB - UDR
    2. Take the bus from Udaipur to Palibus bus
    12h 53m
    ₹16,549–22,241

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Jaipurtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jaipur to Palibus bus
    2d 16h
    ₹9,135–17,133

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Bhagat Ki Kothitrain train
    4. Take the train from Bhagat Ki Kothi to Kairlatrain train
    2d 16h
    ₹8,377–21,420

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jodhpur Airport (JDH) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,945Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kerla. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Jodhpur Airport (JDH), take the taxi to Bhagat Ki Kothi, take the train to Kairla, then take the taxi to Kerla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kerla via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Solapur Jn, and Pali Marwar in around 2d 9h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around India

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Colombo

Trips to Kerla

Popular routes