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How to get fromSri Lanka to Poompuharby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Poompuhar by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport, line 43001 train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkamtrain train
    2h 30m
    ₹10,967–24,872

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    20h 2m
    ₹7,340–10,926

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    16h 24m
    ₹7,654–8,393

  4. Fly from Jaffna, line 43001 train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAF - MAA
    2. Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Villivakkamtrain train
    2h 37m
    ₹10,421–32,227

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,861Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Sri Lanka to Poompuhar. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, walk to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, then take the line 43001 train to Villivakkam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 16h 24m.

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