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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Pinnawala 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 Pinnawalataxi taxi
    5h 4m
    Rs 57,106–99,134

  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 Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    19h 24m
    Rs 26,023–33,651

  3. 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 Kankesanturai to Kurunegalabus bus
    19h 32m

  4. 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 Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    19h 53m

  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 Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    20h 9m
    Rs 26,044–33,804

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,003Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chennai to Pinnawala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 733.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Pinnawala. 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 Pinnawala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Pinnawala via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Polgahawela in around 19h 24m.

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