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

The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Colombo is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 44000 and takes 21h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vellore to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs Rs. 75000 - Rs. 140000.

How far is it from Vellore to Colombo?

The distance between Vellore and Colombo is 838 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 21h 3m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 44000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Vellore to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1466+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

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

Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAA - CMB
7h 56m
Rs 37,751–95,864
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Thiruvarur Jntrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
21h 3m
Rs 24,344–43,588
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Saidapetbus
2. Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
20h 33m
Rs 27,071–31,615
Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Renigunta Jntrain
2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane TIR - CMB
9h 43m
Rs 59,727–105,873
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BLR - CMB
10h 31m
Rs 39,701–89,614
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXM - CMB
7h 26m
Rs 75,466–134,960
Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jntrain
2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane TRZ - CMB
10h 3m
Rs 46,797–241,173
Train, drive, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
2. Drive from Mayiladuturai J to Nagapattinamcar
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
24h 6m
Rs 26,116–32,187

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

58Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

Rs 27,666Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vellore to Colombo.

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Distance: 838.2 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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 line 06034 train to Katpadi Jn, take the train to Chennai Central, walk to Chennai Park, take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to Pettah via Saidapet, Saidapet Court, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 20h 33m.

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