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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Pāpanāsamby plane, taxi or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pāpanāsam by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)planeCMB - TRV
    2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pāpanāsamtaxi
    3h 8m
    ₹15,322–22,423

  2. Fly to Madurai, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)planeCMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ambasamudramtrain
    7h 15m
    ₹9,745–18,587

  3. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)planeCMB - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pāpanāsamtaxi
    5h 32m
    ₹13,592–20,171

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeCMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirunelvelitrain
    3. Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Pāpanāsamtaxi
    7h 25m
    ₹11,508–20,552

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)planeCMB - COK
    2. Take the train from Angamali to Ambasamudramtrain
    11h 59m
    ₹11,261–17,520

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Pāpanāsam, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pāpanāsam. However, you can fly to Trivandrum (TRV) then take the taxi to Pāpanāsam. Alternatively, you can fly to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) then take the taxi to Pāpanāsam.

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