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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Udumalpet is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 21h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Udumalpet is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹29,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Udumalpet?

The distance between Colombo and Udumalpet is 647 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Udumalpet without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 19h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Colombo to Udumalpet, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Udumalpet?

There are 11+ hotels available in Udumalpet.

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

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

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Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain
6h 32m
₹15,090–25,616
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 Nagappattinam to Karurtrain
4. Take the train from Karur to Udumalaippettaitrain
21h 10m
₹7,233–10,159
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
19h 3m
Train, ferry via Dindigul
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain
19h 34m
₹7,323–10,859
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 Udumalaippettaitrain
6h 32m
₹13,755–26,361
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain
6h 1m
₹15,340–28,826

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

41Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

₹12,087Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646.6 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Udumalpet. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), take the taxi to Podanur Jn, take the train to Udumalaippettai, then walk to Udumalpet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Udumalpet via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Palani, and Udumalaipettai in around 19h 3m.

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