There are 2 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tondi by plane, train, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Karaikkudi Jn to Tonditaxi
4h 35m₹16,968–21,855Fly to Madurai, train, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
- Take the taxi from Ramanathapuram to Tonditaxi
5h 57m₹13,706–24,616
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tondi is to fly and train and taxi which costs ₹13,000 - ₹25,000 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tondi is to fly and train and taxi which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹22,000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Tondi is 575 km.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tondi, including transfers.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Tondi, Tamil Nādu, India?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tondi. However, you can fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Karaikkudi Jn, then take the taxi to Tondi. Alternatively, you can fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, take the train to Ramanathapuram, then take the taxi to Tondi.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–32,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- ₹750–950
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