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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kolathur is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kolathur is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹19,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kolathur?

The distance between Colombo and Kolathur is 648 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kolathur without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 19h 15m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Colombo to Kolathur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kolathur?

There are four+ hotels available in Kolathur.

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

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

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 Coimbatore International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)CMB - CJB
2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kolathur
5h 12m
₹14,095–18,466
Train, ferry, taxi
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 Erode Jn
4. Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathur
19h 15m
₹7,949–12,971
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Velankkani
4. Take the taxi from Velankkani to Kolathur
17h 11m
₹9,376–10,276
Fly to Salem, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
3. Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathur
7h 55m
₹10,425–28,606
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Erode Jn
3. Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathur
6h 1m
₹13,445–23,896
Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Perundurai
3. Take the taxi from Perundurai to Kolathur
6h 13m
₹14,485–23,666

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

47Weekly Planes

4h 23mAverage Duration

₹8,132Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kolathur.

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Distance: 647.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kolathur, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kolathur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), then take the taxi to Kolathur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, drive to Nagore, take the bus to Velankkani, then take the taxi to Kolathur.

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