There are 2 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pamban Bridge by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jntrain
6h 50m₹12,708–25,002Fly to Madurai, train
cheapest- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jntrain
6h 39m₹11,593–24,243
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pamban Bridge is to fly and train which costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pamban Bridge is to fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹25,000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Pamban Bridge is 687 km.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pamban Bridge, including transfers.
There are 135+ hotels available in Pamban Bridge.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Pamban Bridge, India?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Pamban Bridge. However, you can fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Pamban Jn. Alternatively, you can fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, then take the train to Pamban Jn.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–12,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Pamban Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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