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. 29000 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. 75000.

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 1425+ 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

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

Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain
2. Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAA - CMB
7h 10m
Rs 34,679–74,443
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
25h 52m
Rs 25,053–43,153
Train, ferry
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
19h 46m
Rs 26,051–43,158
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
22h 44m
Rs 27,015–28,958
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
10h 13m
Rs 51,736–125,942
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant 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
9h 57m
Rs 39,331–66,173
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane TRZ - CMB
12h 8m
Rs 45,565–79,039
Train, ferry via Arakkonam
1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain
2. Take the train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
23h 38m
Rs 26,059–47,083

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

41Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

Rs 25,976Cheapest 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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