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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ponmar is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 17h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ponmar is to fly and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Ponmar?

The distance between Colombo and Ponmar is 705 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Ponmar without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 17h 32m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Colombo to Ponmar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ponmar?

There are 630+ hotels available in Ponmar.

Colombo to Ponmar - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ponmar by plane, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the bus from Kaiveli to Ponmar Colonybus
3h 33m
₹10,760–26,039
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Saidapet Courtbus
17h 32m
₹7,427–11,353
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 Saidapet Courtbus
16h 44m
₹7,707–8,245
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
19h 4m
₹7,536–12,543

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

48Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹8,139Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Ponmar.

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Distance: 705.2 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ponmar. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to St Thomas Mount, walk to St. Thomas Mount station, take the bus to Kaiveli, then take the bus to Ponmar Colony. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Ponmar Colony via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, and Saidapet Court in around 16h 44m.

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