What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Shore Temple?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Shore Temple is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 15h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Shore Temple?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Shore Temple is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹19,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Shore Temple?

The distance between Colombo and Shore Temple is 744 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Shore Temple without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Shore Temple without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 15h 14m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Shore Temple?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Colombo to Shore Temple, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shore Temple?

There are 195+ hotels available in Shore Temple.

Colombo to Shore Temple - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Shore Temple 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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)CMB - MAA
2. Take the taxi from Marai Malai Nagar Ka to Shore Temple
3h 30m
₹10,194–18,845
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipuram
15h 14m
₹7,390–11,086
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 Mahabalipuram
14h 31m
₹7,659–7,979
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Chengalpattu
18h 48m
₹8,010–13,186

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

51Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₹7,396Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 743.9 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Shore Temple. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06721 train to Marai Malai Nagar Ka, then take the taxi to Shore Temple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Shore Temple via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, and Mahabalipuram in around 14h 31m.

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