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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vellore by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train
    5h 44m
    ₹10,137–22,673

  2. Fly to Pondicherry, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CMB - PNY
    2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Vellore Canttrain train
    9h 55m
    ₹14,777–30,380

  3. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain train
    8h 20m
    ₹12,415–19,891

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Vellore Canttrain train
    8h 1m
    ₹12,811–25,951

  5. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane CMB - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train
    9h 26m
    ₹17,292–53,520

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,665Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 805.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Vellore. However, you can fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park, walk to Chennai Central, take the train to Katpadi Jn, then take the line 06697 train to Vellore Cant. Alternatively, you can fly to Pondicherry (PNY), take the taxi to Pondicherry, then take the train to Vellore Cant.

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