There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Pamban Bridge by plane or train
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 Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)CMB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
6h 55m₹13,100–20,634Fly to Madurai, train
cheapest- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)CMB - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jn
7h 11m₹12,245–21,939
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pamban Bridge is to fly and train which costs ₹12,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pamban Bridge is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹21,000.
The distance between Colombo and Pamban Bridge is 712 km.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Colombo to Pamban Bridge, including transfers.
There are 83+ hotels available in Pamban Bridge.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pamban Bridge, India?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pamban Bridge. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Pamban Jn. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, then take the train to Pamban Jn.
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- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–14,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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