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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

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    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane PMR - CMB
    19h 5m
    Rs 151,640–502,890

  2. Train to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WLG - CMB
    20h 40m
    Rs 257,095–367,863

  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
    25h 42m
    Rs 162,659–423,829

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration20h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 143,140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,040.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 5m

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) 4 times a day.

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