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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nāmakkal is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 19h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nāmakkal is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹21,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Nāmakkal?

The distance between Colombo and Nāmakkal is 616 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Nāmakkal without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 26m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Colombo to Nāmakkal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nāmakkal?

There are 19+ hotels available in Nāmakkal.

Colombo to Nāmakkal - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nāmakkal by plane, taxi, 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 Salem, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)CMB - SXV
2. Take the taxi from Salem (SXV) to Nāmakkal
6h 27m
₹10,292–33,154
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Namakkal
19h 26m
₹7,191–12,696
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
4. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Namakkal
24h 10m
₹7,931–8,831
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
5h 22m
₹12,082–20,284

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

₹6,447Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 615.7 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Nāmakkal. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Salem (SXV), then take the taxi to Nāmakkal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Namakkal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thanjavur in around 19h 26m.

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