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How to get fromChennai to Ratnapuraby plane, taxi, train, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to Ratnapura by plane, taxi, train, or ferry

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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 Ratnapurataxi taxi
    5h 28m
    Rs 60,392–110,025

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Ratnapurataxi taxi
    20h 51m
    Rs 29,456–37,979

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,640Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Ratnapura. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Ratnapura. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the taxi to Ratnapura.

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