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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manampathi is to bus and ferry via Jaffna which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,000 and takes 19h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Manampathi is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Manampathi?

The distance between Colombo and Manampathi is 732 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Manampathi without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 15h 23m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Colombo to Manampathi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manampathi?

There are 88+ hotels available in Manampathi.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the taxi from Singaperumlkoil to Manampathitaxi
3h 12m
₹11,554–27,075
Train, ferry
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 Chengalpattutrain
18h 42m
₹7,916–13,043
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
14h 34m
₹8,336–8,985
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
15h 23m
₹8,056–12,093
Bus, ferry via Jaffna
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
19h 29m
₹7,925–8,646

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

48Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹8,139Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Manampathi.

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Distance: 732.3 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Manampathi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06721 train to Singaperumlkoil, then take the taxi to Manampathi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Manampathi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, and Mahabalipuram in around 14h 34m.

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