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There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Colombo by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    4h 49m
    Rs 60,065–111,759

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    22h 23m
    Rs 23,944–41,404

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Velankkani to Nagorebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    19h 58m
    Rs 29,824–32,783

  4. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CJB - CMB
    8h 24m
    Rs 50,218–89,407

  5. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CCJ - CMB
    8h 37m
    Rs 53,087–88,530

  6. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    7h 15m
    Rs 49,220–90,167

  7. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    8h 3m
    Rs 49,743–240,465

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,398Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Pettah via Coimbatore, Velankkani, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 19h 58m.

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