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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kerla is to train and ferry via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kerla is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹29,000 - ₹75,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kerla?

The distance between Colombo and Kerla is 2340 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kerla without a car is to train and ferry via Tiruchirappalli which takes 2 days 13h and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Colombo to Kerla, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kerla?

There are five+ hotels available in Kerla.

Colombo to Kerla - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kerla by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, 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 Jodhpur Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jodhpur Airport (JDH)plane CMB - JDH
2. Take the taxi from Jodhpur Airport (JDH) to Kerlataxi
7h 30m
₹28,979–74,848
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 Thiruvarur Jn to Jodhpur Jntrain
4. Take the train from Jodhpur Jn to Kairlatrain
2d 17h
₹8,516–18,717
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 Bengalurubus
4. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udaipurbus
5. Take the bus from Udaipur to Nathdwarabus
6. Take the bus from Nathdwara to Palibus
2d 13h
Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Marwar Jntrain
2d 13h
₹8,646–17,717
Fly to Dabok Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabok Airport (UDR)plane CMB - UDR
2. Take the bus from Udaipur to Palibus
12h 59m
₹20,709–30,678

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jodhpur Airport (JDH) flights

48Weekly Planes

9h 42mAverage Duration

₹25,117Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Kerla.

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Distance: 2,339.7 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kerla. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Jodhpur Airport (JDH), then take the taxi to Kerla. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Kerla via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni Bus stand, Bengaluru, Udaipur, Nathdwara, and Pali in around 2d 13h.

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