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How to get fromPalmerston North to Colomboby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Colombo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Palmerston

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane PMR - CMB
    19h 45m
    Rs 227,657–731,928

  2. Train to Wellington, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WLG - CMB
    23h 24m
    Rs 173,150–422,865

  3. Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane NPL - CMB
    24h 47m
    Rs 183,825–635,222

Palmerston (PMR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRs 216,442Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,040.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 45m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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