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 52m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹26,000.

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 train and ferry which takes 22h 40m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Colombo to Kottar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kottar?

There are 118+ hotels available in Kottar.

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

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

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)CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
3h 52m
₹15,539–25,141
Train, ferry via Virudhunagar
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 Virudunagar Jn
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Nagercoil Jn
23h 48m
₹7,281–13,392
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nagercoil Jn
22h 40m
₹7,291–13,492
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
4. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Nagercoil
28h 28m
₹8,540–11,380
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)CMB - TCR
2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Nagercoil Jn
7h 49m
₹15,219–24,051

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹11,929Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.8 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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 train from Colombo Fort to Nagercoil Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thanjavur in around 22h 40m.

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