What is the cheapest way to get from Negombo to Colachel?

The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Colachel is to bus and ferry and train which costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 23h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Negombo to Colachel?

The fastest way to get from Negombo to Colachel is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹23,000.

How far is it from Negombo to Colachel?

The distance between Negombo and Colachel is 429 km.

How do I travel from Negombo to Colachel without a car?

The best way to get from Negombo to Colachel without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 23h 18m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000.

How long does it take to get from Negombo to Colachel?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Negombo to Colachel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colachel?

There are 42+ hotels available in Colachel.

Negombo to Colachel - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Negombo to Colachel by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train, or car

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

Fly to Trivandrum, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Colachel
2h 4m
₹15,011–22,650
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvan
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jn
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Eraniel
23h 18m
₹8,247–11,087
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvan
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthurai
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Marthandam
24h 40m
₹8,997–10,017
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Colachel
6h 27m
₹15,511–23,450

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹5,382Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.9 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Colachel, India?

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Colachel. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Colachel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Colachel via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Virudunagar Jn, and Eraniel in around 23h 18m.

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