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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sengottai is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 21h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sengottai is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Sengottai?

The distance between Colombo and Sengottai is 493 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Sengottai without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 47m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Colombo to Sengottai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sengottai?

There are 29+ hotels available in Sengottai.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Sengottai 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 Trivandrum, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sengottaitaxi
2h 58m
₹18,036–30,115
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 Sengottaitrain
21h 47m
₹7,165–12,431
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 Guindy Industrial Estatebus
4. Take the bus from Guduvancheri to Idaikalbus
22h 53m
₹9,313–11,727
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Sengottaitaxi
6h 20m
₹20,136–40,215

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹12,210Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Sengottai.

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Distance: 493.4 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Sengottai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Sengottai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Sengottai via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 21h 47m.

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