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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mandapam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 20h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mandapam is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Mandapam?

The distance between Colombo and Mandapam is 543 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Mandapam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 24m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Colombo to Mandapam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mandapam?

There are 90+ hotels available in Mandapam.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mandapam 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 Madurai, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain
6h 44m
₹12,836–27,468
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 Manamadurai Jntrain
4. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain
20h 24m
₹7,237–12,953
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Manamadurai Jntrain
4. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain
24h 30m
₹7,301–9,697
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Manamadurai Jntrain
3. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain
7h 15m
₹16,301–70,963
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 FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus
27h 52m
₹8,618–11,272

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) flights

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,901Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Mandapam.

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Distance: 542.5 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mandapam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, then take the train to Mandapam Camp. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Mandapam Camp via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Manamadurai Jn in around 20h 24m.

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