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

The cheapest way to get from Munnar to Colombo is to bus and train and ferry which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 46000 and takes 32h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munnar to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 120000.

How far is it from Munnar to Colombo?

The distance between Munnar and Colombo is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Munnar to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 23h 17m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 55000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Munnar to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 520+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

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

Taxi to Madurai, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Munnar to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXM - CMB
4h 44m
Rs 55,112–110,905
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munnar to Kottayambus
2. Take the train from Kottayam to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
32h 33m
Rs 24,863–45,158
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Munnar to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
2. Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain
5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
6. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
23h 17m
Rs 29,524–52,575
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Munnar to Ernakulambus
2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatorebus
3. Take the bus from Velankkani to Nagorebus
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
24h 22m
Rs 31,352–34,785
Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Munnar to Aluvabus
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane COK - CMB
7h 43m
Rs 50,110–91,860

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

7Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

Rs 33,770Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Munnar to Colombo.

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Distance: 549.8 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Munnar to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bodinayakkanur, take the train to Madurai Jn, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Colombo Fort.

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