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How to get fromColombo to Pathanapuramby plane, taxi, bus, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CMB - TRV
    2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pathanapuramtaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    ₹16,035–25,914
  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 Auvaneswsaremtrain train
    24h 46m
    ₹7,355–12,739
  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 Guindy Industrial Estatebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Guduvancheri to Punalurbus bus
    23h 31m
    ₹9,213–11,418

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,311Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pathanapuram. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), then take the taxi to Pathanapuram. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Pathanapuram via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Guindy Industrial Estate, Guindy, Guduvancheri, Guduvancheri, and Punalur in around 23h 31m.

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