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 via Virudhunagar 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 train which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹33,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Mandaikadu?

The distance between Colombo and Mandaikadu is 456 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 which takes 24h 14m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mandaikadu?

There are 120+ hotels available in Mandaikadu.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu 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 Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
3h 54m
₹16,472–32,972
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 Eranieltrain
24h 53m
₹7,686–13,900
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 Eranieltrain
24h 14m
₹7,796–14,700
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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Koyambedu-Cmbt to Marthandambus
28h 33m
₹9,205–11,984
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
7h 46m
₹21,392–41,622

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

4Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹12,559Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Mandaikadu.

Launch map view

Distance: 456.2 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, take the train to Eraniel, then take the taxi to Mandaikadu. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Mandaikadu via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Tirunelveli, and Eraniel in around 24h 14m.

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