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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Vallam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Vallam is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 13m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Vallam?

The distance between Colombo and Vallam is 497 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Vallam without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 13h 22m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Colombo to Vallam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vallam?

There are 34+ hotels available in Vallam.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Vallam 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Vallamtaxi
2h 13m
₹13,662–69,446
Bus, ferry, train via Jaffna
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 Alakkuditrain
19h 11m
₹7,372–8,529
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
13h 22m
₹7,866–8,960
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 Thanjavurtrain
14h 10m
₹7,389–11,888

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

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹11,996Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Vallam.

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Distance: 497.3 km
Duration: 2h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vallam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), then take the taxi to Vallam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Vallam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thanjavur in around 13h 22m.

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