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How to get fromKumbakonam to Sri Lankaby taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Sri Lanka by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    4h 23m
    Rs 53,578–97,301

  2. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    9h 24m
    Rs 37,004–82,069

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    15h 53m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    16h 11m

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    6h 9m
    Rs 46,080–89,281

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    5h 7m
    Rs 42,080–146,981

  7. Bus, ferry via Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 31m

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 38,833Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 578.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kumbakonam to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Colombo Fort via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 15h 53m.

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