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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Velankanniby plane, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Velankanni by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    5h 55m
    ₹10,462–21,813

  2. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    6h 11m

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,660Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 957.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Velankanni, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Velankanni. However, you can fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to Guindy, walk to Guindy Industrial Estate, take the bus to Nagore, then take the taxi to Velankanni. Alternatively, you can fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Thanjavur, walk to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, then take the bus to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu.

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