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

The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Colombo is to bus and ferry which costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 30000 and takes 22h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vellore to Colombo is to train and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs Rs. 34000 - Rs. 70000.

How far is it from Vellore to Colombo?

The distance between Vellore and Colombo is 835 km.

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

The best way to get from Vellore to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 46m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 44000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Vellore to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1449+ hotels available in Colombo.

Vellore to Colombo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Colombo by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
2. Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
3. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)MAA - CMB
7h 10m
Rs 34,685–69,550
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinam
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
25h 52m
Rs 25,168–43,271
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jn
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
19h 46m
Rs 26,168–43,301
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
22h 44m
Rs 27,130–29,076
Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Renigunta Jn
2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)TIR - CMB
10h 13m
Rs 51,738–125,963
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)BLR - CMB
9h 57m
Rs 40,335–71,198
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapali
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)TRZ - CMB
12h 8m
Rs 44,569–84,072
Train, ferry via Arakkonam
1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
2. Take the train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinam
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
23h 38m
Rs 26,178–47,303

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

Rs 26,456Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vellore to Colombo.

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Distance: 835 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Vellore to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Katpadi Jn, take the train to Arakkonam, take the train to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, walk to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Colombo Fort via Thiruvarur Jn, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 19h 46m.

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Train operators

Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
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Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam

Ave. Duration: 43 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: Rs 440–3,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 440–550
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,200–1,600
Second AC (2A): Rs 1,700–2,100
First Class (1A): Rs 2,700–3,500

Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal

Ave. Duration: 1h 45m
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: Rs 450–3,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 450–550
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,200–1,600
Second AC (2A): Rs 1,700–2,200
First Class (1A): Rs 2,800–3,500

Train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jn

Ave. Duration: 6h
Frequency: 3 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 750–6,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 750–900
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,000–2,600
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,800–3,500
First Class (1A): Rs 4,600–6,000

Train from Vellore Cant to Renigunta Jn

Ave. Duration: 2h 55m
Frequency: 6 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 500–4,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 500–650
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,500–1,900
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,000–2,600
First Class (1A): Rs 3,300–4,200

Train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm

Ave. Duration: 4h 8m
Frequency: 3 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 650–5,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 650–800
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,700–2,200
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,400–3,100
First Class (1A): Rs 4,000–5,000

Train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapali

Ave. Duration: 8h 35m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 850–7,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 850–1,100
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,300–2,900
Second AC (2A): Rs 3,200–4,000
First Class (1A): Rs 5,000–7,000

Train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 8h 18m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 850–7,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 850–1,100
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,300–2,900
Second AC (2A): Rs 3,200–4,100
First Class (1A): Rs 5,000–7,000

Train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 6h 40m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 800–6,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 800–950
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,100–2,700
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,900–3,700
First Class (1A): Rs 4,900–6,500

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How to get fromVellore to Colomboby train, plane, ferry or bus

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Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly

Bus, train, ferry

Train, ferry

Bus, ferry

Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

Train, ferry via Arakkonam