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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palmerston North to Colombo by plane, train, bus, or towncar

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  1. Fly from Palmerston

    best
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane PMR - CMB
    19h 5m
    Rs 151,943–494,255

  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 10m
    Rs 147,043–407,757

  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 22m
    Rs 162,627–513,755

  4. Bus, towncar to Taupo, fly

    1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Turangibus bus
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taupo Airporttowncar towncar
    3. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TUO - CMB
    27h 4m

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRs 143,443Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Palmerston North to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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) 5 times a day.

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