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How to get fromChidambaram to Sri Lankaby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sri Lanka by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    5h 19m
    Rs 56,593–100,864

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    16h 10m
    Rs 24,410–29,823

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Myladuthuraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    17h 31m

  4. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    7h 40m
    Rs 37,933–81,463

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    7h 21m
    Rs 46,173–89,968

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    6h 19m
    Rs 42,173–102,668

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    7h 48m
    Rs 32,933–109,163

  8. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 48m
    Rs 24,690–28,473

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 645.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Chidambaram to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 16h 10m.

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