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How to get fromPalakkad to Colomboby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    3h 10m
    Rs 60,256–131,348

  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 24,914–33,021

  3. Train, ferry via Dindigul

    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    21h 22m
    Rs 25,585–38,550

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    24h 27m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 29,278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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 Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palghat Town to Colombo Fort via Dindigul Jn, Tiruchchirapali, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 21h 22m.

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