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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Shabad is to train and ferry via Villupuram which costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000 and takes 34h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Shabad is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Shabad?

The distance between Colombo and Shabad is 1204 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Shabad without a car is to train and ferry which takes 34h 21m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Colombo to Shabad, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shabad?

There are 21+ hotels available in Shabad.

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

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

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 Hyderabad (HYD)plane CMB - HYD
2. Take the taxi from Hyderabad (HYD) to Shabadtaxi
3h 4m
₹13,562–30,346
Train, ferry via Villupuram
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 Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Shadnagartrain
34h 32m
₹7,919–15,558
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 Madhya Kailashbus
4. Take the bus from Madhya Kailash to Lakdikapoolbus
5. Take the bus from Lakdikapool to Shadnagarbus
31h 46m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Shadnagartrain
34h 21m
₹7,949–15,758

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hyderabad (HYD) flights

37Weekly Planes

3h 21mAverage Duration

₹10,306Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Shabad.

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Distance: 1,203.6 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Shabad. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Hyderabad (HYD), then take the taxi to Shabad. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Shabad via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Madhya Kailash, Lakdikapool, and Shadnagar in around 31h 46m.

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