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

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Thoppur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000 and takes 18h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Thoppur is to fly and train which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹28,000 - ₹85,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Thoppur?

The distance between Kandy and Thoppur is 726 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandy to Thoppur without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 32m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 18h 32m to get from Kandy to Thoppur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thoppur?

There are four+ hotels available in Thoppur.

Kandy to Thoppur - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Thoppur by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain
18h 32m
₹7,869–12,397
Train, ferry via Thanjavur
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
5. Take the train from Thanjavur to Mohanurtrain
20h 12m
₹7,749–13,107
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Drive from Nagapattinam to Kumbakonamcar
5. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Thanjavurbus
6. Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karurbus
21h 51m
₹9,335–11,720
Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane WRZ - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
13h 42m
₹9,564–39,490
Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BTC - TRZ
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
13h 14m
₹9,289–41,577
Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, train
1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
7h 49m
₹28,208–83,378

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

3Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

₹7,573Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Thoppur.

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Distance: 726.4 km
Duration: 18h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Thoppur. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Karur, then take the taxi to Thoppur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Thoppur via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Technical Junction, Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tanjore New Bus Stand, and Karur in around 21h 51m.

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