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How to get from Tiruchirappalli to Colombo
3 ways, 450 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 6h 5m | ₹12,050–18,650 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 15h 37m | ₹4,300–5,350 estimated |
| Taxi | 15h 37m | ₹7,900–9,900 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Tiruchirappalli to Colombo?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 6h 5m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 450 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Tiruchirappalli to Colombo?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₹4,300. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Tiruchirappalli to Colombo?
- About 1h 13m in the air (TRZ → CMB), about 6h 5m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₹12,050–18,650; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Colombo from Tiruchirappalli by road?
- About 661 km, roughly 15h 37m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹4,300–5,350; tolls and parking are extra.