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

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

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    3h 22m
    ₹15,647–24,120

  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 Aluvatrain train
    25h 41m
    ₹7,224–9,887

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Kalamasserybus bus
    28h 29m
    ₹8,680–11,533

  4. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    6h 57m
    ₹15,527–24,570

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,527Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 555.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

SriLankan Airlines flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) once daily.

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