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How to get fromChennai to Negomboby subway, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to Negombo by subway, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Subway, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    4h
    Rs 40,006–78,634

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Punnalaikkadduvan to Negombobus bus
    20h 44m

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,094Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.5 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Negombo. 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 Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Negombo via Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Punnalaikkadduvan in around 20h 44m.

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