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How to get fromColombo to Ashok Nagarby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ashok Nagar by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2h 14m
    ₹12,126–24,108

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    19h 16m
    ₹7,230–10,074

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus bus
    15h 1m
    ₹7,622–8,271

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus bus
    15h 49m
    ₹7,350–8,524

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,638Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 688.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ashok Nagar, Tamil Nādu, India?

SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours.

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