What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palani?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Palani is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 18h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Palani?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Palani is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹33,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Palani?

The distance between Colombo and Palani is 679 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Palani without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Palani without a car is to train and ferry via Tiruchirappalli which takes 18h 37m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Palani?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Colombo to Palani, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Palani?

There are 498+ hotels available in Palani.

Colombo to Palani - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Palani by plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
6h 45m
₹17,064–48,665
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Dindigul Jntrain
4. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
18h 47m
₹7,189–9,948
Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
18h 37m
₹7,299–10,748
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus
5. Take the bus from Pollachi to Palanibus
25h 2m
Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palanitaxi
4h 36m
₹18,834–32,495
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
5h 15m
₹18,294–25,695
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palanitrain
6h 8m
₹14,719–27,230

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

37Weekly Planes

4h 54mAverage Duration

₹14,467Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Palani.

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Distance: 679.3 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Palani, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Palani. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), take the taxi to Podanur Jn, then take the train to Palani. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Palani via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, and Dindigul Jn in around 18h 37m.

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