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 train which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹75,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Thoppur?

The distance between Colombo and Thoppur is 553 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 4h 1m 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, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thoppur 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 Trichy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
4h 1m
₹13,613–70,275
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
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 Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Mohanurtrain
23h 14m
₹7,468–9,767
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain
17h 27m
₹7,525–12,379
Fly to Salem, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Mohanurtrain
8h
₹14,403–42,995

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

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹12,057Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Thoppur.

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Distance: 553.2 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Karur, 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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