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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sathankulam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 21h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sathankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹20,000 - ₹40,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Sathankulam?

The distance between Colombo and Sathankulam is 344 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Sathankulam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 51m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Colombo to Sathankulam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sathankulam?

There are eight+ hotels available in Sathankulam.

Colombo to Sathankulam - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Sathankulam 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sathankulamtaxi
5h 17m
₹20,744–39,525
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 Nazarethtrain
21h 51m
₹7,836–14,143
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 Thiruvarur Jn to Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Nazarethtrain
25h 47m
₹8,115–11,146
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 Thiruvanmiyurbus
4. Take the bus from Chennai Thiruvanmiyur to Tiruchendurbus
29h 52m
₹9,086–10,485

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

44Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

₹17,212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Sathankulam.

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Distance: 344 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Sathankulam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR), then take the taxi to Sathankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Sathankulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, and Nazareth in around 21h 51m.

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