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How to get fromColombo to Pudukkottaiby plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly, 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 Pudukkottaitrain train
    3h 47m
    ₹15,225–27,679

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Pudukkottaitrain train
    17h 41m
    ₹7,170–9,776

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Pudukkottaitaxi taxi
    15h 11m

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Pudukkottaitrain train
    23h 16m

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,602Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Pudukkottai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 519.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pudukkottai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Pudukkottai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, then take the taxi to Pudukkottai.

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