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

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

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Uchippulitrain train
    6h 50m
    ₹14,444–28,374

  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 Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Uchippulitrain train
    20h 43m
    ₹7,387–10,288

  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 Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus bus
    20h 47m

  4. Fly to Madurai, bus, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Ramanathapuram to Pudumadamtaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    ₹14,189–28,839

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Uchippulitrain train
    24h 49m
    ₹7,436–9,880

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,444Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 702.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pudumadam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Uchippuli, then take the taxi to Pudumadam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Pudumadam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karaikkudi Jn, and Uchippuli in around 20h 43m.

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