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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kottar is to train and ferry via Virudhunagar which costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 23h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kottar is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹33,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kottar?

The distance between Colombo and Kottar is 467 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kottar without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 23h 12m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Colombo to Kottar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kottar?

There are 122+ hotels available in Kottar.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kottar by plane, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain
3h 57m
₹16,094–32,615
Train, ferry via Virudhunagar
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 Virudunagar Jntrain
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain
23h 48m
₹7,286–13,443
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
5. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoilbus
23h 12m
₹8,371–11,185
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
4. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jntrain
23h 27m
₹7,396–14,243
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jntrain
7h 39m
₹20,774–40,525

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

4Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹12,556Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kottar.

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Distance: 466.8 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kottar. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Nagercoil Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Nagercoil via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Mattuthavani, and Madurai in around 23h 12m.

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