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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pallathur is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 16h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pallathur is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Pallathur?

The distance between Colombo and Pallathur is 541 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Pallathur without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Arantangi which takes 15h 27m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹10,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Colombo to Pallathur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pallathur?

There are 39+ hotels available in Pallathur.

Colombo to Pallathur - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pallathur by plane, train, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain
3h 55m
₹13,372–69,952
Train, ferry
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 Karaikkudi Jntrain
16h 46m
₹7,446–12,080
Bus, ferry, train via Arantangi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Arantangitrain
15h 27m
₹8,140–9,534
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain
20h 53m
₹7,509–8,836

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

₹11,902Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Pallathur.

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Distance: 540.6 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pallathur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Chettinad, then take the taxi to Pallathur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Pallathur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Arantangi in around 15h 27m.

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