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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Nagala by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Nagalataxi taxi
    5h 50m
    Rs 65,106–109,134

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    18h 42m
    Rs 25,923–33,351

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    19h 12m

  4. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Galewelabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Galewela to Nagalataxi taxi
    19h 41m

  5. Train, ferry via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    19h 27m
    Rs 25,944–33,504

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,003Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 764.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Nagala. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Nagala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Nagala via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Maho in around 18h 42m.

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