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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kumbakonam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500 and takes 15h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kumbakonam is to fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kumbakonam?

The distance between Colombo and Kumbakonam is 555 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kumbakonam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 43m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹9,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Colombo to Kumbakonam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kumbakonam?

There are 93+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.

Colombo to Kumbakonam - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kumbakonam by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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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 Kumbakonamtrain
4h 19m
₹16,194–27,731
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 Mayiladuturai Jtrain
15h 43m
₹7,124–9,411
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Kumbakonamcar
11h 46m
₹8,001–8,450
Fly to Pondicherry, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CMB - PNY
2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonamtrain
11h 5m
₹20,994–39,751

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

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₹11,735Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.1 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kumbakonam. 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 Kumbakonam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Kumbakonam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nagapattinam in around 11h 46m.

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