There are 3 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Panamaram by taxi, plane, train 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.
Recommended option
Taxi to Sigiriya, fly to Kochi, train, bus
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Take a taxi from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya
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Fly from Sigiriya (GIU) to Kochi (COK)
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Take the train from Aluva to Thrisur
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Take the bus from Thrissur to Kalpetta
2 alternative options
Train to Colombo, fly to Kannur, taxi
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Take the train from Anuradhapura to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Kannur (CNN)
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Take a taxi from Kannur to Panamaram
Train to Colombo, fly to Calicut, taxi
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Take the train from Anuradhapura to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Calicut (CCJ)
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Take a taxi from Calicut to Panamaram
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into India from Sri Lanka
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Sri Lanka
Conditions of entry into India from Sri Lanka
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health screen upon arrival
- Travel Declaration required prior to arrival
Rules to follow in India
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Recommended
Considerations leaving from Sri Lanka
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering India from Sri Lanka.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Panamaram is 1800118797.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Panamaram is recommended.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1800118797.
Yes, entry into Sri Lanka from India is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 29 Jun 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Indian Bureau of Immigration.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Panamaram is to taxi and fly and train and bus which costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 13h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Anuradhapura to Panamaram is to taxi and fly and train and bus which costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 13h 10m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Panamaram is 609 km.
It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Anuradhapura to Panamaram, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Sigiriya Airport to Kochi Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 45m and has one stopover.
Cinnamon Air and SriLankan Airlines offer flights from Sigiriya Airport to Kochi Airport.
There are 55+ hotels available in Panamaram. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
- Distance: 609.1 km
- Duration: 13h 10m
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Panamaram, India?
There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Panamaram. However, you can take the taxi to Sigiriya airport, fly to Kochi, take the walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva, take the walk to Aluva, take the train to Thrisur, take the walk to Thrissur, take the bus to Kalpetta, then take the taxi to Panamaram. Alternatively, you can take the train to Maradana, take the walk to Colombo, take the bus to Bandaranaike Airport, take the walk to Colombo airport, fly to Kannur, then take the taxi to Panamaram.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Colombo to Kannur via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500 - ₹28,000
Flights from Colombo to Kannur via Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹26,000
Flights from Colombo to Kannur via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000 - ₹55,000
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500 - ₹28,000
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000 - ₹43,000
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000 - ₹55,000
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000 - ₹45,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Sigiriya to Kochi via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹21,000
- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Colombo to Kannur via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000 - ₹44,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000 - ₹38,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Aluva to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360 - ₹450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490 - ₹650
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹75 - ₹130
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹75 - ₹110
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹90 - ₹130
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- Phone
- 9447071021
- Website
- keralartc.com
Bus from Thrissur to Kalpetta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230 - ₹330
- Schedules at
- online.keralartc.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400 - ₹1,700
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
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