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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kudankulam is to train and ferry which costs ₹8,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 21h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kudankulam is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹25,000 - ₹34,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kudankulam?

The distance between Colombo and Kudankulam is 385 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kudankulam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 28m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹11,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Colombo to Kudankulam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kudankulam?

There are 143+ hotels available in Kudankulam.

Colombo to Kudankulam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kudankulam by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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 Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kudankulamtaxi
5h 58m
₹25,826–33,803
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 Valliyurtrain
21h 28m
₹7,983–10,684
Bus, ferry via Madurai
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
21h 52m
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Aralvaymolitrain
6h 40m
₹20,816–34,603
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 Valliyurtrain
7h 23m
₹14,641–29,538
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
27h 48m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

45Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

₹20,187Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Kudankulam.

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Distance: 385.4 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kudankulam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR), then take the taxi to Kudankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kudankulam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Valliyur in around 21h 28m.

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