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How to get fromSrilanka to Tamil Nāduby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Srilanka to Tamil Nādu by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, fly to Chennai International Airport

    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 29m
    ₹7,885–20,020

  2. Drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Srilanka to Thakurganjcar car
    2. Take the train from Aluabari Road to Chennai Centraltrain train 22612
    41h 47m
    ₹1,643–8,814

  3. Drive, train via Kishanganj

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Thakurganjcar car
    2. Take the train from Thakurganj to Kishanganjtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kishanganj to Peramburtrain train
    38h 58m
    ₹1,703–9,764

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Siliguri, West Bengalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    47h 18m

  5. Drive 2,077.5 km

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Chennaicar car 2,077.5 km
    31h 5m
    ₹25,400–36,689

  6. Drive, fly to Trichy International Airport

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car car
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXB - TRZ
    7h
    ₹12,275–26,770

  7. Drive, fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car car
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane IXB - CJB
    7h 29m
    ₹11,820–23,250

  8. Drive, fly to Madurai

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car car
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane IXB - IXM
    7h 58m
    ₹14,810–221,155

  9. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Thakurganjcar car
    2. Take the train from Thakurganj to Patna Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patna to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2d 14h

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,978Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,828.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Srilanka to Tamil Nādu. However, you can drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the line 06722 train to Chennai Fort. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Srilanka to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal via Thakurganj, Kishanganj, and Perambur in around 38h 58m.

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