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How to get fromSrilanka to Chennaiby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Srilanka to Chennai by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Bagdogra Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Srilanka to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car car
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXB - MAA
    4h 38m
    ₹10,240–18,066

  2. Train via Raghunāthpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galgalia to Barsoi Jntrain train 13150 / ...
    2. Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Peramburtrain train 12510 / ...
    38h 5m
    ₹1,445–8,842

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Siliguricar car
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus
    47h 38m
    ₹3,330–8,055

  4. Drive  2,077.5 km

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Chennaicar car 2,077.5 km
    30h 49m
    ₹23,285–33,633

  5. Drive to Purnea Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Purnea Airport (PXN)car car
    2. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PXN - MAA
    7h 35m
    ₹13,526–29,202

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Aluabari Road to Chennai Centraltrain train 22612
    41h 35m
    ₹1,455–8,592

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galgalia to Patna Jntrain train 13245 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2d 14h

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,732Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,821.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal and Chennai, India?

You can take a vehicle from Srilanka to Perambur via Galgalia and Barsoi Jn in around 38h 5m.

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