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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
    ₹10,876–24,293

  2. Fly to Tirupati Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane CMB - TIR
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Vellorebus bus
    7h 45m

  3. 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
    8h 10m
    ₹19,292–36,411

  4. 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 24m
    ₹13,121–26,246

  5. 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 34m
    ₹14,364–24,038

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,020Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 805 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 Airport, take the subway to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, walk to Chennai Central, take the train to Katpadi Jn, then take the line 09059 train to Vellore Cant. Alternatively, you can fly to Tirupati Airport (TIR), take the taxi to Tirupati, then take the bus to Vellore.

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