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How to get fromPuducherry to Kataragama templeby train, plane, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Puducherry to Kataragama temple by train, plane, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MAA - WRZ
    12h 56m
    RsĀ 30,299ā€“99,028

  2. Train, ferry, bus via Tiruppadirippuliyur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    26h 54m
    RsĀ 25,324ā€“33,307

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    26h 54m
    RsĀ 38,277ā€“51,986

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Mayiladuthuraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    27h 51m

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

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane TRZ - WRZ
    13h 38m
    RsĀ 39,719ā€“123,528

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MAA - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    21h 39m
    RsĀ 44,299ā€“112,428

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    22h 11m
    RsĀ 48,299ā€“117,428

  8. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Take the train from Cuddalore Port Jn. to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    27h 59m
    RsĀ 25,738ā€“34,786

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRsĀ 26,444Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 964.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Puducherry to Kataragama temple. However, you can take the line 17643 train to Villupuram Jn, take the train to Tambaram, take the line 16116 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Kataragama temple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Kataragama temple via Cuddalore, Tiruppadirippuliyur, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Colombo Fort, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 26h 54m.

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