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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Vadalur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 16h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Vadalur is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Vadalur?

The distance between Colombo and Vadalur is 617 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Vadalur without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 58m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Colombo to Vadalur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vadalur?

There are eight+ hotels available in Vadalur.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Vadalur by plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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 Trichy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
4h 28m
₹19,084–25,895
Train, ferry
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 Vadalurtrain
16h 58m
₹7,049–8,748
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus
15h 18m
Fly to Pondicherry, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CMB - PNY
2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi
6h 17m
₹18,194–38,645
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Cuddalore Port Jn.train
7h 12m
₹12,914–27,195
Fly to Salem, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain
8h 50m
₹17,584–47,295
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Vadalurtrain
21h 4m
₹7,098–8,350

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

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1hAverage Duration

₹10,442Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Vadalur.

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Distance: 617.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vadalur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Vridhachalam Jn, then take the taxi to Vadalur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Vadalur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Chidambaram in around 15h 18m.

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