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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thondi is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 16h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thondi is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Thondi?

The distance between Colombo and Thondi is 504 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Thondi without a car is to bus and ferry and train and taxi which takes 16h and costs ₹8,500 - ₹11,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Colombo to Thondi, including transfers.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thondi 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 to Madurai, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Thondi
3h 8m
₹14,204–24,077
Train, ferry, taxi
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 Arantangi
4. Take the taxi from Arantangi to Thondi
16h 44m
₹8,160–12,984
Bus, ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Arantangi
4. Take the taxi from Arantangi to Thondi
16h
₹8,623–10,083
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
3. Take the taxi from Karaikkudi Jn to Thondi
4h 34m
₹13,344–24,557

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

6Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹10,062Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Thondi.

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Distance: 504.4 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thondi, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thondi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), then take the taxi to Thondi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Arantangi, then take the taxi to Thondi.

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