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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mamallapuram is to bus and ferry via Jaffna which costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 19h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mamallapuram is to fly and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹29,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Mamallapuram?

The distance between Colombo and Mamallapuram is 742 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Mamallapuram without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 15h 7m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,500.

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

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

Where can I stay near Mamallapuram?

There are 225+ hotels available in Mamallapuram.

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

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

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Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the bus from Olympia IT Park to Mahabalipurambus
4h 49m
₹13,108–28,136
Bus, ferry via Jaffna
cheapest
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 Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
19h 14m
₹7,177–7,892
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
14h 19m
₹7,584–8,229
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
15h 7m
₹7,303–8,483
Fly to Pondicherry, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CMB - PNY
2. Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Mamallapurambus
9h 11m
₹25,949–41,071
Train, ferry
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
18h 34m
₹8,013–10,183

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

48Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹10,131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.4 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mamallapuram. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Ekkatutthangal, walk to Olympia IT Park, then take the bus to Mahabalipuram. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Mahabalipuram via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagore in around 14h 19m.

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