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How to get fromTamil Nādu to Srilankaby plane, car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Salem, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane SXV - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    18h 12m
    $131–184

  2. Train, drive via Kishanganj

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Kishanganjtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kishanganj to Thakurganjtrain train
    3. Drive from Thakurganj to Srilankacar car
    40h 55m
    $17–99

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus bus
    3. Drive from Siliguri, West Bengal to Srilankacar car
    36h 33m

  4. Drive 2,080.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Srilankacar car 2,080.3 km
    31h 8m
    $266–384

  5. Fly from Chennai International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    5h 9m
    $82–191

  6. Fly from Trichy International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane TRZ - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    6h 56m
    $107–237

  7. Fly from Madurai, drive

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane IXM - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    6h 7m
    $160–2,315

  8. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CJB - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    8h 6m
    $117–242

  9. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Aluabari Roadtrain train 22611
    2. Drive from Thakurganj to Srilankacar car
    41h 41m
    $17–93

Salem (SXV) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration20h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,039.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Tamil Nādu to Srilanka. However, you can fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) then drive to Srilanka. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Srilanka via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and Siliguri, West Bengal in around 36h 33m.

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