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How to get fromColombo to Kanchipuramby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Kanchipuram by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    4h 38m
    ₹12,176–24,109

  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 Chengalpattutrain train
    19h 52m
    ₹7,211–10,104

  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 Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus bus
    20h 4m

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 753.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kanchipuram, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kanchipuram. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the train to Kanchipuram East. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kanchipuram East via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Chengalpattu in around 19h 52m.

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