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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thindal is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 18h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thindal is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Thindal?

The distance between Colombo and Thindal is 639 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Thindal without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 39m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Colombo to Thindal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thindal?

There are 23+ hotels available in Thindal.

Colombo to Thindal - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Thindal by plane, 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 Salem, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain
7h 5m
₹14,382–43,886
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 Erode Jntrain
18h 39m
₹7,349–12,268
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 Mahabalipurambus
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Erodebus
22h 43m
₹8,711–10,610
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Erode Jntrain
5h 25m
₹13,402–70,176
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the bus from Chithra Airport to Erodebus
6h 45m
₹14,402–25,436
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Erode Jntrain
7h 39m
₹13,117–29,881
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain
22h 46m
₹7,412–8,999

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV) flights

23Weekly Planes

6h 40mAverage Duration

₹11,483Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Thindal.

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Distance: 639 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thindal. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Salem (SXV), take the taxi to Salem Jn, take the train to Erode Jn, then take the taxi to Thindal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Thindal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Erode Jn in around 18h 39m.

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