What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 24h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Pathanapuram?

The distance between Colombo and Pathanapuram is 470 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Pathanapuram without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram without a car is to train and ferry which takes 24h 46m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pathanapuram?

There are 72+ hotels available in Pathanapuram.

Colombo to Pathanapuram - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
2. Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pathanapuram
2h 37m
₹16,004–24,877
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Auvaneswsarem
24h 46m
₹7,350–12,694
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estate
4. Take the bus from Guduvancheri to Punalur
23h 31m
₹9,203–11,408

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

4Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

₹14,656Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Pathanapuram.

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Distance: 470.4 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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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