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How to get fromManali to Sri Lankaby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Manali to Sri Lanka by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 595 bus, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tpl to I.T.C.bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    4h 40m
    Rs 40,812–79,653

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    22h 6m
    Rs 26,187–36,738

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    18h 37m
    Rs 26,567–31,098

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    22h 47m

  5. Line 595 bus, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Tpl to I.T.C.bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    4h 52m
    Rs 40,862–112,353

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,787Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Manali to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the taxi to Tpl, take the line 595 bus to I.T.C., walk to Wimco Nagar Metro, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Colombo Fort via Tpl, I.T.C., Wimco Nagar Metro, Guindy, Guindy Industrial Estate, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 18h 37m.

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