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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane CMB - TIR
    4h 48m
    ₹20,362–59,028

  2. Train, ferry via Renigunta Jn

    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 Renigunta Jntrain train
    24h 21m
    ₹7,213–9,759

  3. 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 Tirupatitrain train
    22h 43m
    ₹7,503–9,969

  4. 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 to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai to Reniguntabus bus
    23h 59m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹17,666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) every 4 hours.

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