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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kottayam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 27h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹22,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kottayam?

The distance between Colombo and Kottayam is 630 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kottayam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 27h 42m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Colombo to Kottayam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kottayam?

There are 777+ hotels available in Kottayam.

Colombo to Kottayam - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kottayam 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 Cochin International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayam
4h 3m
₹13,225–21,816
Train, ferry
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 Kottayam
27h 42m
₹7,229–12,871
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Salem - Seelanaickenpatti Bypass
4. Take the bus from Salem to Kottayam
27h 51m
₹8,381–10,286
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
5h 27m
₹15,075–24,756

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹6,245Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kottayam.

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Distance: 630.1 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kottayam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, then take the train to Kottayam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kottayam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 27h 42m.

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