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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palayam is to train and ferry via Virudhunagar which costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 24h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palayam is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹30,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Palayam?

The distance between Colombo and Palayam is 452 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Palayam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 11m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Colombo to Palayam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palayam?

There are 138+ hotels available in Palayam.

Colombo to Palayam - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Palayam 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 Trivandrum, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain
5h 18m
₹18,003–29,512
Train, ferry via Virudhunagar
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Virudunagar Jntrain
4. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Eranieltrain
24h 50m
₹7,567–10,908
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
4. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Eranieltrain
24h 11m
₹7,677–11,708
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
4. Take the bus from Koyambedu-Cmbt to Marthandambus
28h 29m
₹9,077–11,916
Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CMB - TCR
2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
7h 49m
₹20,282–32,502
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Eranieltrain
9h 16m
₹14,087–28,027
Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Eranieltrain
9h 53m
₹15,167–24,112
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Eranieltrain
10h 38m
₹13,612–21,992

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

4Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹8,264Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Palayam.

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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 train from Colombo Fort to Palayam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Tirunelveli, and Eraniel in around 24h 11m.

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