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How to get fromColombo to Palaniby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Palani by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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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 Palanitrain train
    7h 16m
    ₹16,109–27,718

  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 Palanitrain train
    18h 47m
    ₹7,196–9,967

  3. 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 Palanitrain train
    18h 37m
    ₹7,306–10,767

  4. 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 to Coimbatorebus bus
    4. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pollachi to Palanibus bus
    25h 2m

  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 Palanitrain train
    6h 3m
    ₹13,764–28,283

  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 Palanitrain train
    5h 14m
    ₹15,339–41,748

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,646Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 679.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Palani. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), take the taxi to Podanur Jn, then take the train to Palani. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Palani via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, and Dindigul Jn in around 18h 37m.

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