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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kanchipuram is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 19h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kanchipuram?

The distance between Colombo and Kanchipuram is 753 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kanchipuram without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 39m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Colombo to Kanchipuram, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kanchipuram?

There are 72+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.

Colombo to Kanchipuram - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Kanchipuram by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 49m
₹12,700–27,138
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 Chengalpattutrain
19h 39m
₹7,215–10,013
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus
4. Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus
20h 31m

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

51Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₹10,020Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Kanchipuram.

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Distance: 753.3 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kanchipuram. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the train to Kanchipuram East. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kanchipuram East via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Chengalpattu in around 19h 39m.

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