Rome2Rio

How to get fromColombo to Shore Templeby plane, taxi, bus, ferry or train

Find Transport to Shore Temple

See all options

There are 5 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.

  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the taxi from Marai Malai Nagar Ka to Shore Templetaxi taxi
    3h 32m
    ₹11,772–27,346

  2. Bus, ferry via Jaffna

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus bus
    19h 21m
    ₹7,227–7,799

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus bus
    14h 26m
    ₹7,641–8,140

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus bus
    15h 14m
    ₹7,359–11,268

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Chengalpattutrain train
    18h 49m
    ₹8,019–13,268

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,205Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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 Colombo-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 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Colombo

Trips to Shore Temple

Popular routes