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

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Neyveli by plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    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
    4h 26m
    ₹16,111–28,926

  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 Vadalurtrain train
    17h 10m
    ₹7,703–9,610

  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 Velankanni, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    17h 34m

  4. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CMB - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Neyvelitaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    ₹18,061–33,826

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    5h 39m
    ₹13,231–26,376

  6. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane plane CMB - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Neyvelitrain train
    9h 51m
    ₹16,421–47,226

  7. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Vadalurtrain train
    21h 17m
    ₹7,763–9,221

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,603Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 616.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Neyveli. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Vridhachalam Jn, then take the taxi to Neyveli. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Neyveli via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Vadalur in around 17h 10m.

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