There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Chettikulam by taxi, plane, train, bus, 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.
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymolitrain
8h 6m₹32,173–48,044Bus, train, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Valliyurtrain
24h 30m₹8,710–11,463Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Chettikulamtaxi
8h 3m₹35,583–50,144Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymolitrain
9h 21m₹25,948–42,979Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aralvaymolitrain
10h 22m₹27,473–55,944Taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the taxi from Matara to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane WRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymolitrain
26h 12m₹13,832–34,232
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matara to Chettikulam is to bus and train and ferry which costs ₹8,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 24h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Matara to Chettikulam is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹35,000 - ₹50,000.
The distance between Matara and Chettikulam is 654 km.
The best way to get from Matara to Chettikulam without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 24h 30m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹12,000.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Matara to Chettikulam, including transfers.
There are 146+ hotels available in Chettikulam.
What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Chettikulam, India?
There is no direct connection from Matara to Chettikulam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to Chakka Bypass, take the bus to Lulu Mall, walk to Thiruvananthapuram North, take the train to Aralvaymoli, then take the taxi to Chettikulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Chettikulam via Fort Station, Colombo Fort, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, and Valliyur in around 24h 30m.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–17,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–34,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–13,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–36,000
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Trivandrum via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Trivandrum via Bandaranaike International Airport, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–35,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹440–550
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- ₹150–170
- Semi Lux
- ₹180–250
- Super Lux
- ₹340–430
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–17,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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