Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Sri Lanka

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 06728 train, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    4h 43m
    Rs 37,675–79,571

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    22h 2m
    Rs 25,260–35,600

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    19h 3m
    Rs 26,683–29,029

  4. Train, ferry via Chennai Park

    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
    21h 58m
    Rs 25,637–38,553

  5. Line 06728 train, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Villivakkam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    4h 51m
    Rs 32,675–107,271

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,870Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poompuhar to Sri Lanka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 685.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Poompuhar to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the line 06728 train to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, walk to Chennai Park, take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Agrakaram to Pettah via C.B.M.T., Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 19h 3m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.