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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kudankulam is to train and ferry via Virudhunagar which costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 23h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kudankulam is to fly and train and taxi which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹33,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kudankulam?

The distance between Colombo and Kudankulam is 385 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kudankulam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 6m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Colombo to Kudankulam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kudankulam?

There are 38+ hotels available in Kudankulam.

Colombo to Kudankulam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kudankulam 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 Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kudankulamtaxi
5h 58m
₹20,833–31,812
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 Valliyurtrain
23h 22m
₹8,075–11,487
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 Valliyurtrain
23h 6m
₹8,185–12,237
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Nagercoilbus
24h 13m
₹9,302–10,471
Fly to Trivandrum, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain
3. Take the taxi from Nager Coil Town to Kudankulamtaxi
5h 39m
₹17,784–32,532
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Valliyurtrain
7h 35m
₹14,648–28,547

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

45Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

₹16,116Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kudankulam.

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Distance: 385.4 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kudankulam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR), then take the taxi to Kudankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kudankulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Tirunelveli, and Valliyur in around 23h 6m.

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