Rome2Rio

How to get fromColombo to Muthurby plane, bus, ferry, or train

Find Transport to Muthur

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Muthur by plane, 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.

  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Rannybus bus
    5h 11m
    ₹17,341–29,054

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Chengannurtrain train
    27h 27m
    ₹7,720–10,625

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    5. Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Punalurbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Punalur to Rannybus bus
    25h 22m

  4. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain train
    6h 46m
    ₹18,272–32,044

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,990Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Muthur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 676.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Muthur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Perumbavoor, then take the bus to Ranny. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Ranny via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, and Punalur in around 25h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, Why you should take the train in the US, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.