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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thamaraikulam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 22h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thamaraikulam is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Thamaraikulam?

The distance between Colombo and Thamaraikulam is 473 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Thamaraikulam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 9m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹14,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Colombo to Thamaraikulam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thamaraikulam?

There are 549+ hotels available in Thamaraikulam.

Colombo to Thamaraikulam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Thamaraikulam 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 Madurai, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai (IXM) to Thamaraikulam
2h 56m
₹12,795–24,158
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karur
4. Take the train from Karur to Andipatti
22h 9m
₹7,592–13,510
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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
26h 15m
₹8,402–10,557
Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand
5h 46m
₹12,275–19,923
Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Thamaraikulam
4h 32m
₹16,395–25,658
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)CMB - CJB
2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Thamaraikulam
6h 52m
₹16,895–64,158

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) flights

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹13,640Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.5 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thamaraikulam. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), then take the taxi to Thamaraikulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Thamaraikulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karur, and Andipatti in around 22h 9m.

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