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How to get fromChennai to Akkaraipattuby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Akkaraipattu by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MAA - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Akkaraipattutaxi taxi
    8h 56m
    Rs 32,892–97,224

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    21h 11m
    Rs 32,642–93,424

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Akkaraipattutaxi taxi
    19h 11m
    Rs 38,392–101,024

  4. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MAA - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Akkaraipattutaxi taxi
    12h 52m
    Rs 49,392–117,024

  5. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    13h 46m

  6. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MAA - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Akkaraipattutaxi taxi
    20h 8m
    Rs 38,392–102,024

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRs 29,311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Akkaraipattu. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Akkaraipattu. Alternatively, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, take the bus to Kalmunai, then take the taxi to Akkaraipattu.

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