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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Muthupet is to bus and ferry and train via Thiruvarur which costs ₹7,500 - ₹8,500 and takes 14h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Muthupet is to fly and train which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹29,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Muthupet?

The distance between Colombo and Muthupet is 619 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Muthupet without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Thiruvarur which takes 14h 52m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹8,500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Colombo to Muthupet, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Muthupet?

There are four+ hotels available in Muthupet.

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

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

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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 Thiruvarur Jntrain
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Mutupettrain
6h 23m
₹15,373–28,888
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 Mutupettrain
14h 53m
₹7,131–9,379
Bus, ferry, train via Thiruvarur
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Mutupettrain
14h 52m
₹7,476–8,405
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Mutupettrain
8h 54m
₹12,443–28,738
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 Virudunagar Jntrain
3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Mutupettrain
9h 19m
₹13,958–29,573
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 Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain
19h 34m
₹7,180–8,970

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

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Distance: 618.5 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Muthupet. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Thiruvarur Jn, then take the train to Mutupet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Mutupet via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, and Thiruvarur Jn in around 14h 52m.

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