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

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Palayam by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain train
    5h 18m
    ₹18,024–30,536

  2. Train, ferry via Virudhunagar

    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 Virudunagar Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Eranieltrain train
    24h 50m
    ₹7,570–10,915

  3. 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, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    21h 25m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Eranieltrain train
    24h 11m
    ₹7,680–11,715

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CMB - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus bus
    8h 4m
    ₹22,303–33,526

  6. 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 Eranieltrain train
    9h 16m
    ₹14,108–28,051

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Eranieltrain train
    9h 57m
    ₹17,188–26,136

  8. 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 Eranieltrain train
    10h 38m
    ₹15,633–29,016

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,651Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 452.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Palayam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), walk to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass, take the bus to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor, walk to Thiruvananthapuram Central, take the train to Eraniel, then take the taxi to Palayam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Palayam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand in around 21h 25m.

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