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 31m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹26,000.

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 40m to get from Colombo to Kottakkal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kottakkal?

There are 89+ 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)CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kottakkal
3h 40m
₹15,676–21,735
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 Punalur
4. Take the taxi from Punalur to Kottakkal
25h 28m
₹8,479–14,076
Bus, ferry, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthurai
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavani
5. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedu
6. Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Kottakkal
25h 48m
₹9,632–10,737
Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kottakkal
3h 31m
₹17,576–25,635
Fly to Madurai, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai (IXM) to Kottakkal
5h 18m
₹15,976–25,335

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹5,276Cheapest Price

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Distance: 669.9 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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 Bandaranaike International 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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