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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 24h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Mandaikadu?

The distance between Colombo and Mandaikadu is 454 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 24h 20m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mandaikadu?

There are 122+ hotels available in Mandaikadu.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu 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 Trivandrum, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Mandaikadutaxi
2h 21m
₹17,355–27,338
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 Virudunagar Jntrain
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Eranieltrain
24h 53m
₹7,688–13,920
Train, ferry, bus
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 bus from Viruthunagar to Thuckalaybus
24h 20m
₹8,238–14,760
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 55m
₹9,079–9,944
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Mandaikadutaxi
6h 41m
₹17,855–28,038

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹12,402Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu.

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Distance: 454.4 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mandaikadu. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Mandaikadu. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Mandaikadu via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Virudunagar Jn, Viruthunagar, and Thuckalay in around 24h 20m.

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