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How to get fromPathanapuram to Sri Lankaby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Pathanapuram to Sri Lanka by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pathanapuram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    4h 42m
    Rs 55,220–99,242

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Auvaneswsarem to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    24h 52m
    Rs 25,550–34,758

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Punalur to Rajapalayambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    28h

  4. Bus to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pathanapuram to Peroorkadabus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    5h 49m
    Rs 54,702–95,960

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,201Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 590.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Pathanapuram, India and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Pathanapuram to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pathanapuram to Colombo Fort via Auvaneswsarem, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 24h 52m.

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