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How to get fromColombo to Mamallapuramby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mamallapuram by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the taxi from Potheri Halt to Mamallapuramtaxi taxi
    3h 23m
    ₹13,201–28,263

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Mahabalipurambus bus
    15h 7m
    ₹7,298–8,471

  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 Mahabalipurambus bus
    14h 19m
    ₹7,570–8,218

  4. Train, ferry

    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
    18h 34m
    ₹8,008–10,171

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,852Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 742.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Mamallapuram. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 40533 train to Potheri Halt, then take the taxi to Mamallapuram. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Mahabalipuram via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagore in around 14h 19m.

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