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

The cheapest way to get from Karur to Colombo is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 40000 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karur to Colombo is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 230000.

How far is it from Karur to Colombo?

The distance between Karur and Colombo is 535 km.

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

The best way to get from Karur to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 43m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 40000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Karur to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Colombo.

Karur to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Karur to Colombo by train, plane, 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.

Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane TRZ - CMB
5h 8m
Rs 52,156–226,001
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karur to Nagappattinamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
17h 43m
Rs 23,956–39,732
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Karur to Nagappattinamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
18h 1m
Rs 25,636–29,882
Train to Madurai, fly
1. Take the train from Karur to Madurai Jntrain
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXM - CMB
6h 31m
Rs 43,151–90,183
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karur to Irugurtrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane CJB - CMB
8h 47m
Rs 49,046–81,469

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

8Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

Rs 22,147Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karur to Colombo.

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Distance: 534.8 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Karur to Colombo. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karur to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 17h 43m.

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