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 train and taxi which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹35,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kottakkal?

The distance between Colombo and Kottakkal is 581 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 5h 39m to get from Colombo to Kottakkal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kottakkal?

There are 294+ hotels available in Kottakkal.

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

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

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 Trivandrum, train, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain
3. Take the taxi from Chengannur to Kottakkaltaxi
5h 39m
₹17,150–34,057
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
₹8,492–14,195
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 Velankkanibus
4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
5. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Erumelybus
23h 7m
₹9,636–11,026
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain
3. Take the taxi from Chengannur to Kottakkaltaxi
7h 14m
₹15,880–27,727
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
3. Take the taxi from Tenkasi Jn to Kottakkaltaxi
10h 18m
₹23,520–43,767

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹12,552Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kottakkal.

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Distance: 581 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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 Trivandrum (TRV), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, take the train to Chengannur, then take the taxi to Kottakkal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Kottakkal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Velankkani, Coimbatore, Chalakudy, Chalakudy, and Erumely in around 23h 7m.

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