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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thoppur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thoppur is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Thoppur?

The distance between Colombo and Thoppur is 561 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Thoppur without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 30m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Colombo to Thoppur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Thoppur?

There are seven+ hotels available in Thoppur.

Colombo to Thoppur - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Thoppur by plane, 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.

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 Karurtrain
4h 22m
₹16,630–26,288
Bus, ferry, train 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 train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Mohanurtrain
23h 7m
₹7,434–9,718
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 Karurtrain
17h 30m
₹7,505–9,413
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
4. Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karurbus
17h 33m
Fly to Salem, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane CMB - SXV
2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Mohanurtrain
6h 9m
₹17,270–50,838
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 Dindigul Jntrain
3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Mohanurtrain
7h
₹14,085–29,433
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Namakkaltrain
8h 29m
₹15,345–29,598

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

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1hAverage Duration

₹11,146Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Thoppur.

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Distance: 560.9 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thoppur. 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 Karur, then take the taxi to Thoppur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Thoppur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Karur in around 17h 30m.

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