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How to get fromAnna University to Sri Lankaby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Anna University to Sri Lanka by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    3h 47m
    Rs 40,751–79,520

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anna University to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    17h 4m
    Rs 25,682–29,880

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anna University to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    17h 22m
    Rs 26,712–28,870

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    21h 24m
    Rs 26,117–36,325

  5. Fly to Jaffna

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    3h 58m
    Rs 40,801–112,220

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,787Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Anna University, India and Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, and FitsAir fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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