There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Panamaram by train, plane, taxi or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train to Colombo, fly to Kannur, taxi
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Take the train from Jaffna to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Kannur (CNN)
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Take a taxi from Kannur to Panamaram
Cheapest
Train to Colombo, fly to Kochi, train, bus
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Take the train from Jaffna to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Kochi (COK)
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Take the train from Aluva to Thrisur
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Take the bus from Thrissur to Kalpetta
Train to Colombo, fly to Calicut, taxi
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Take the train from Jaffna to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Calicut (CCJ)
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Take a taxi from Calicut to Panamaram
Bus to Sigiriya, fly to Kochi, train, bus
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Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
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Fly from Sigiriya (GIU) to Kochi (COK)
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Take the train from Aluva to Thrisur
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Take the bus from Thrissur to Kalpetta
Train to Colombo, fly to Bengaluru, bus, taxi
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Take the train from Jaffna to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Bengaluru (BLR)
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Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mysuru
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Take a taxi from Mysuru to Panamaram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Panamaram is to train and fly and bus which costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 19h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Panamaram is to train and fly and taxi. Taking this option will cost Rs. 65000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 15h 25m.
The distance between Jaffna and Panamaram is 488 km.
It takes approximately 16h 8m to get from Jaffna to Panamaram, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Colombo Airport to Kannur Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 50m and has one stopover.
Go First, SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Colombo Airport to Kannur Airport.
There are 55+ hotels available in Panamaram. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 487.6 km
- Duration: 16h 8m
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Panamaram, India?
There is no direct connection from Jaffna to Panamaram. However, you can take the train to Maradana, take the walk to Colombo, take the bus to Bandaranaike Airport, take the walk to Colombo airport, fly to Kannur, then take the taxi to Panamaram. Alternatively, you can take the train to Maradana, take the walk to Colombo, take the bus to Bandaranaike Airport, take the walk to Colombo airport, fly to Calicut, then take the taxi to Panamaram.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Colombo to Kannur via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000 - ₹25,000
Flights from Colombo to Kannur via Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500 - ₹23,000
Flights from Colombo to Kannur via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000 - ₹60,000
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000 - ₹27,000
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000 - ₹55,000
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000 - ₹65,000
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000 - ₹42,000
Flights from Colombo to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000 - ₹29,000

- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Sigiriya to Kochi via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500 - ₹28,000
Flights from Colombo to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000 - ₹35,000
Flights from Colombo to Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹43,000

- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Colombo to Kannur via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000 - ₹55,000

- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Colombo to Calicut via Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000 - ₹55,000

- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120 - ₹200
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹120 - ₹160
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹140 - ₹200

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Aluva to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360 - ₹450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490 - ₹650

- Phone
- 077 107 55 55
- Website
- ncgexpress.com
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- ncgexpress.com

- Phone
- 9447071021
- Website
- keralartc.com
Bus from Thrissur to Kalpetta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230 - ₹330
- Schedules at
- online.keralartc.com

- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mysuru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200 - ₹750
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Standard
- ₹200 - ₹490
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500 - ₹3,100
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