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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kolathur is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kolathur is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹34,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kolathur?

The distance between Colombo and Kolathur is 667 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kolathur without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 19h 15m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Colombo to Kolathur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kolathur?

There are four+ hotels available in Kolathur.

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

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

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 Salem, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypassbus
7h 14m
₹17,744–46,545
Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain
4. Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathurtaxi
19h 15m
₹7,939–10,148
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Velankkanibus
4. Take the taxi from Velankkani to Kolathurtaxi
17h 6m
₹9,341–10,379
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plazabus
3. Take the taxi from FlixBus Perundurai - Vijayamangala Toll Plaza to Kolathurtaxi
6h 39m
₹17,664–50,195
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Erode Jntrain
3. Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathurtaxi
6h 12m
₹19,034–25,995
Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kolathurtaxi
5h 11m
₹19,534–33,495
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Bhavanibus
8h 12m
Fly to Madurai, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Erode Jntrain
3. Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathurtaxi
8h 24m
₹15,599–28,530

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV) flights

31Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

₹14,397Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Kolathur.

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Distance: 667.3 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kolathur, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kolathur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Salem (SXV), take the taxi to FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle, take the bus to FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass, then take the taxi to Kolathur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, drive to Nagore, take the bus to Velankkani, then take the taxi to Kolathur.

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