What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000 and takes 20h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur is to fly and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Colombo to V.Kalathur?

The distance between Colombo and V.Kalathur is 537 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to V.Kalathur without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur without a car is to train and ferry via Tiruchirappalli which takes 18h 51m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near V.Kalathur?

There are three+ hotels available in V.Kalathur.

Colombo to V.Kalathur - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass to FlixBus Perambalur - Bypassbus
3h 45m
₹13,700–69,512
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 Pukkirivaritrain
20h 1m
₹7,847–12,752
Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ariyalurtrain
18h 51m
₹8,087–13,752
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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Chennai Kilambakkam to Perambalurbus
21h 30m
₹8,457–9,687
Fly to Salem, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Town to Melnariyapanurtrain
7h 53m
₹14,630–44,332
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 Pukkirivaritrain
24h 8m
₹7,911–9,497

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

7Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹11,949Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to V.Kalathur.

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Distance: 536.7 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and V.Kalathur, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to V.Kalathur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Perambalur - Bypass, then take the taxi to V.Kalathur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to V.Kalathur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, and Ariyalur in around 18h 51m.

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