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. 34000 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 train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs Rs. 40000 - Rs. 95000.

How far is it from Vellore to Colombo?

The distance between Vellore and Colombo is 893 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. 34000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Vellore to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1477+ hotels available in Colombo.

Vellore to Colombo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Vellore to Colombo by train, plane, 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.

Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
best
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 42m
Rs 69,728–110,880
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 24,382–34,033
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - 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 53m
Rs 26,732–31,955
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
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 50m
Rs 40,752–90,869
Train to Pondicherry, fly
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Pondicherrytrain
2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane PNY - CMB
12h 10m
Rs 58,945–111,632
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 30m
Rs 47,702–84,619
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 24m
Rs 48,198–81,680

Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

19Weekly Planes

4h 59mAverage Duration

Rs 45,660Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vellore to Colombo.

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Distance: 892.7 km
Duration: 9h 42m

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 train to Renigunta Jn, take the taxi to Tirupati Airport (TIR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to Pettah via FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet, Saidapet Court, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 20h 53m.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from Vellore Cant to Renigunta Jn

Ave. Duration: 2h 55m
Frequency: 6 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 500–4,100
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 500–650
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,400–1,800
Second AC (2A): Rs 1,900–2,500
First Class (1A): Rs 3,200–4,100

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 2,000–2,500
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,700–3,500
First Class (1A): Rs 4,500–6,000

Train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Central

Ave. Duration: 2h 40m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: Rs 500–4,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 500–650
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,400–1,800
Second AC (2A): Rs 1,900–2,500
First Class (1A): Rs 3,200–4,000

Train from Vellore Cant to Pondicherry

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 550–4,600
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 550–700
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,600–2,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,200–2,800
First Class (1A): Rs 3,600–4,600

Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm

Ave. Duration: 3h 36m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: Rs 600–4,800
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 600–750
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,700–2,100
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,300–2,900
First Class (1A): Rs 3,800–4,800

Train from Vellore Cant to Villupuram Jn

Ave. Duration: 3h 10m
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: Rs 550–4,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 550–650
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 Villupuram Jn to Tiruchchirapali

Ave. Duration: 2h 50m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: Rs 550–4,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 550–700
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,600–2,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,100–2,700
First Class (1A): Rs 3,500–4,500

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Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

Train, ferry

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Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

Train to Pondicherry, fly

Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly

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