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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kuthalam is to bus and ferry and drive which costs ₹7,900 - ₹8,400 and takes 11h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kuthalam is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kuthalam?

The distance between Colombo and Kuthalam is 570 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kuthalam without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 12h 32m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Colombo to Kuthalam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuthalam?

There are 81+ hotels available in Kuthalam.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kuthalam by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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 Trichy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kutralamtrain
5h 10m
₹13,107–22,723
Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the taxi from Nagapattinam to Kuthalamtaxi
12h 32m
₹7,902–11,604
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Kuthalamcar
11h 49m
₹7,968–8,333
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Kutralamtrain
7h 55m
₹9,917–21,543

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹7,312Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kuthalam.

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Distance: 570.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kuthalam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Kutralam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Kuthalam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nagapattinam in around 11h 49m.

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