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How to get fromColombo to Palwalby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane CMB - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Palwaltrain train
    6h 43m
    ₹18,773–30,145

  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 Villupuram Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Mathura Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Mathura Jn to Palwaltrain train
    2d 7h
    ₹8,102–16,981

  3. Fly to Hindon, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hindon (HDO)plane plane CMB - HDO
    2. Take the train from Sahibabad to Palwaltrain train
    9h 5m
    ₹23,218–33,695

  4. Fly to Agra Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane plane CMB - AGR
    2. Take the train from Agra Cantt to Palwaltrain train
    9h 22m
    ₹26,898–42,465

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sarai Kale Khan to Palwalbus bus
    2d 11h
    ₹8,142–16,681

  6. Bus, ferry, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Mannargudicar car
    4. Take the train from Mannargudi to Bhopal Jntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Faridabad, Haryanabus bus
    2d 14h

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,505 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Palwal. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), walk to IGI Airport, take the subway to New Delhi, walk to New Delhi, then take the train to Palwal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Palwal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Villupuram Jn, and Mathura Jn in around 2d 7h.

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