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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kottakkal is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 25h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kottakkal is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹29,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kottakkal?

The distance between Colombo and Kottakkal is 670 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kottakkal without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 25h 28m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kottakkal?

There are 299+ hotels available in Kottakkal.

Colombo to Kottakkal - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kottakkal by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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 Kottakkaltaxi
3h 41m
₹15,269–26,254
Train, ferry, taxi
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 Punalurtrain
4. Take the taxi from Punalur to Kottakkaltaxi
25h 28m
₹8,490–14,179
Bus, ferry, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus
5. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedubus
6. Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Kottakkaltaxi
25h 48m
₹9,703–10,813
Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kottakkaltaxi
3h 30m
₹18,169–28,154
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 Kottakkaltaxi
5h 20m
₹16,569–27,854

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹8,644Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kottakkal.

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Distance: 669.9 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

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

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