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How to get fromNagappattinam to Colomboby taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nagappattinam to Colombo by taxi, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nagappattinam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    5h 8m
    Rs 61,643–112,714

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    12h 30m
    Rs 23,728–25,828

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    12h 48m
    Rs 25,368–25,528

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    6h 28m
    Rs 53,730–97,148

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    9h 55m
    Rs 43,634–99,792

  6. Ferry, bus via Jaffna

    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    17h 8m
    Rs 23,968–24,428

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,460Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 643.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Nagappattinam to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nagappattinam to Colombo Fort via Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 12h 30m.

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