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How to get fromColombo to Udumalpetby plane, train, bus, or 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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  1. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain train
    6h 37m
    ₹15,124–27,647

  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 Dindigul Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain train
    19h 30m
    ₹7,220–10,076

  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 Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus
    19h 2m

  4. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    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 Dindigul Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain train
    19h 21m
    ₹7,330–10,876

  5. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain train
    6h 40m
    ₹13,799–28,412

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Udumalaippettaitrain train
    5h 58m
    ₹15,384–39,877

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,436Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 645.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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 2m.

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