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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Karur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Karur is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Karur?

The distance between Colombo and Karur is 543 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Karur without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 10m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Colombo to Karur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Karur?

There are seven+ hotels available in Karur.

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

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

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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 Karurtrain
4h 2m
₹16,200–25,738
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 Karurtrain
17h 10m
₹7,075–8,863
Bus, ferry, train via Thanjavur
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karurbus
17h 13m
Fly to Salem, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the bus from Salem to Karurbus
5h 45m
₹17,190–52,178
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Irugur to Karurtrain
7h 51m
₹17,990–27,658
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karurtrain
6h 29m
₹13,755–28,273
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 Karurtrain
21h 16m
₹7,124–8,458

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

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Distance: 542.6 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Karur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Karur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Karur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 17h 10m.

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