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How to get fromColombo to Painkulamby plane, train, bus, ferry or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Painkulam by plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Thrisurtrain train
    3h 25m
    ₹13,849–24,507

  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 Wadakancheritrain train
    23h 58m
    ₹7,504–12,901

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Velankkanibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Velankkani to Painkulamtaxi taxi
    18h 17m
    ₹10,591–11,696

  4. Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CMB - CCJ
    2. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Painkulamtaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    ₹15,729–24,707

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Shoranur Jntrain train
    7h 14m
    ₹13,329–20,917

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,908Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Painkulam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, take the train to Thrisur, then take the taxi to Painkulam. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, drive to Nagore, take the bus to Velankkani, then take the taxi to Painkulam.

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