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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thoppur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000 and takes 17h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thoppur is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Thoppur?

The distance between Colombo and Thoppur is 539 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Thoppur without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 27m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Colombo to Thoppur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thoppur?

There are five+ hotels available in Thoppur.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thoppur 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 Trichy International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Thoppur
2h 50m
₹13,904–24,377
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
17h 27m
₹7,510–12,234
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass
18h 33m
₹8,433–9,448
Fly to Salem, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)CMB - SXV
2. Take the taxi from Salem (SXV) to Thoppur
6h 42m
₹10,604–27,877

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹9,768Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Thoppur.

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Distance: 539.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thoppur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), then take the taxi to Thoppur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Thoppur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Karur in around 17h 27m.

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