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How to get fromKatunayake to Chennaiby plane, subway, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Katunayake to Chennai by plane, subway, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, subway

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    2h 1m
    ₹10,615–22,238

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Katunayake to Punnalaikkadduvanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus bus
    18h 21m

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,020Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Chennai, India?

There is no direct connection from Katunayake to Chennai. However, you can fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katunayake to Chennai via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagapattinam in around 18h 21m.

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