Rome2Rio

How to get fromColombo to Tholpettyby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Tholpetty

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Tholpetty 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.

  1. Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CMB - CCJ
    2. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Tholpettytaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    ₹21,370–37,438

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    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 Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mahetrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Mahe to Tholpettytaxi taxi
    28h 28m
    ₹9,525–13,563

  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 Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Mananthavadybus bus
    29h 13m

  4. Fly to Mysore, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mysore (MYQ)plane plane CMB - MYQ
    2. Take the taxi from Mysore (MYQ) to Tholpettytaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    ₹23,570–66,638

  5. Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane CMB - CNN
    2. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Tholpettytaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    ₹21,270–29,138

  6. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mysurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mysuru to Tholpettytaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    ₹17,870–31,288

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Tholpettytaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    ₹20,070–40,538

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,889Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Colombo to Tholpetty.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 773 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Tholpetty. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), then take the taxi to Tholpetty. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Mahe, then take the taxi to Tholpetty.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other 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 Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, Which London airport should I choose?, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.