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

The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Colombo is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 43000 and takes 22h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 47000 - Rs. 75000.

How far is it from Palakkad to Colombo?

The distance between Palakkad and Colombo is 625 km.

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

The best way to get from Palakkad to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 23m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 43000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Palakkad to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Palakkad to Colombo by taxi, plane, train, ferry, 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.

Taxi to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane CJB - CMB
5h 28m
Rs 47,768–72,226
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Palakkad to Nagappattinamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
22h 23m
Rs 24,490–42,088
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Salembus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Standbus
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
25h 29m
Rs 27,964–31,714
Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Angamalybus
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane COK - CMB
6h 12m
Rs 46,532–84,582

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

52Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

Rs 24,261Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palakkad to Colombo.

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Distance: 624.6 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Palakkad to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palakkad to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 22h 23m.

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