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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pudukkottai is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 17h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pudukkottai is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Pudukkottai?

The distance between Colombo and Pudukkottai is 512 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Pudukkottai without a car is to bus and ferry and train and taxi which takes 14h 4m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹11,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Colombo to Pudukkottai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pudukkottai?

There are 24+ hotels available in Pudukkottai.

Colombo to Pudukkottai - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pudukkottai by plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottaitrain
3h 26m
₹14,136–69,581
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 Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Pudukkottaitrain
17h 41m
₹7,180–12,675
Bus, ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Nidamangalamtrain
4. Take the taxi from Nidamangalam to Pudukkottaitaxi
14h 4m
₹9,307–10,642
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 Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Pudukkottaitrain
21h 47m
₹7,243–9,400

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹11,035Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Pudukkottai.

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Distance: 511.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pudukkottai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Pudukkottai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Nidamangalam, then take the taxi to Pudukkottai.

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