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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ponnāni is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 26h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ponnāni is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹30,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Ponnāni?

The distance between Colombo and Ponnāni is 639 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Ponnāni without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 26h 40m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Colombo to Ponnāni, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ponnāni?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ponnāni.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ponnāni by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Ponnānitaxi
3h 8m
₹16,734–29,695
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thrisurtrain
4. Take the bus from Thrissur to Ponnanibus
26h 40m
₹7,239–9,788
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus
4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thissurbus
5. Take the bus from Thrissur to Ponnanibus
26h 54m
Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane CMB - CCJ
2. Take the bus from Parappanangadi to Ponnanibus
7h 30m
₹18,134–33,825

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹10,233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.9 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ponnāni. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then take the taxi to Ponnāni. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Ponnani via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thrisur, and Thrissur in around 26h 40m.

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