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 ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 25h 27m.

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 41m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kottakkal?

The distance between Colombo and Kottakkal is 669 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 27m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000.

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 341+ hotels available in Kottakkal.

Colombo to Kottakkal - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Kottakkal by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottakkaltaxi
3h 41m
₹19,373–30,441
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 27m
₹8,375–11,164
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus
4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulambus
5. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Pathanamthitta KSRTC bus standbus
29h 25m

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹11,675Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Kottakkal.

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Distance: 668.9 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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