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How to get fromChennai to Srilankaby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Srilanka by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    5h 6m
    $83–210

  2. Train, drive via Kishanganj

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Kishanganjtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kishanganj to Thakurganjtrain train
    3. Drive from Thakurganj to Srilankacar car
    39h 48m
    $16–91

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus bus
    3. Drive from Siliguri, West Bengal to Srilankacar car
    36h 33m

  4. Drive 2,080.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Srilankacar car 2,080.3 km
    31h 8m
    $266–384

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Purnea Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane MAA - PXN
    2. Drive from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Srilankacar car
    9h 21m
    $148–354

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane TIR - IXB
    3. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    12h 37m
    $130–317

  7. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Aluabari Roadtrain train 22611
    2. Drive from Thakurganj to Srilankacar car
    41h 41m
    $17–93

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,822.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Srilanka. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Srilanka. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Srilanka via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and Siliguri, West Bengal in around 36h 33m.

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