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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Pandanad by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)planeCMB - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain
    5h 14m
    ₹13,828–20,626

  2. 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 Chengannurtrain
    27h 5m
    ₹7,338–12,916

  3. 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 Mahabalipurambus
    4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Alappuzhabus
    30h 58m
    ₹9,175–11,845

  4. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)planeCMB - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kayankulamtrain
    3h 52m
    ₹15,058–25,466

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)planeCMB - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Chengannurtrain
    10h 26m
    ₹13,328–61,026

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,433Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pandanad. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, take the train to Chengannur, then take the taxi to Pandanad. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Pandanad via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Chengannur in around 27h 5m.

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