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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodiby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodi by plane or train

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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 Pamban Jntrain train
    7h 26m
    ₹13,196–25,630

  2. Fly to Madurai, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain train
    7h 16m
    ₹12,082–24,871

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,621Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 717.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Dhanushkodi, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Dhanushkodi. However, you can fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Pamban Jn, then take the taxi to Dhanushkodi. Alternatively, you can fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, take the train to Pamban Jn, then take the taxi to Dhanushkodi.

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