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How to get fromTamil Nādu to Colomboby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Colombo by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Madurai

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    1h 34m
    Rs 54,591–92,289

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    21h 16m
    Rs 25,253–33,067

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    21h 6m

  4. Fly from Trichy International Airport

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    1h 53m
    Rs 65,326–83,158

  5. Fly from Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    4h 12m
    Rs 45,626–86,160

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,061Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines flies from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily.

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