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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Srilanka by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    best
    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 10m
    $107–191

  2. Train via Kishanganj

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Kishanganjtrain train 12509 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kishanganj to Galgaliatrain train 13149 / ...
    39h 41m
    $15–89

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Siliguribus bus
    3. Drive from Siliguri to Srilankacar car
    46h 38m

  4. Drive  2,080.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Srilankacar car 2,080.3 km
    30h 52m
    $266–384

  5. Fly 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
    8h 4m
    $157–385

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Aluabari Roadtrain train 22611
    41h 19m
    $16–91

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,817.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Perambur to Srilanka via Kishanganj and Galgalia in around 39h 41m.

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