What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palani?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palani is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 20h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Palani?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palani is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Palani?

The distance between Colombo and Palani is 680 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Palani without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Palani without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 39m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Palani?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Colombo to Palani, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palani?

There are 473+ hotels available in Palani.

Colombo to Palani - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Palani by plane, train, ferry, 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.

Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palani
7h 5m
₹12,674–17,827
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karur
4. Take the train from Karur to Palani
20h 39m
₹7,230–12,884
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Velankkani
4. Take the bus from Coonoor to Palani
22h 37m
₹8,793–9,748
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palani
5h 2m
₹12,714–24,607
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Palani
8h 18m
₹13,304–22,327
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palani
5h 59m
₹12,789–23,312
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Palani
12h 39m
₹15,204–25,667

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

47Weekly Planes

4h 23mAverage Duration

₹8,164Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Palani.

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Distance: 679.5 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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, and Karur in around 20h 39m.

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