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How to get fromTindivanam to Sri Lankaby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Tindivanam to Sri Lanka by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Tindivanam to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    5h 11m
    Rs 37,760–90,255

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tindivanam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    18h 23m
    Rs 24,363–30,694

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tindivanam to Kumbakonambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    21h 31m

  4. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Tindivanam to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    5h 12m
    Rs 37,810–117,955

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Tindivanam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    6h 2m
    Rs 53,293–138,187

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tindivanam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    7h 11m
    Rs 36,243–95,487

  7. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Tindivanam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    23h 1m
    Rs 24,603–29,294

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,643Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 762.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Tindivanam to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the train to Tambaram, take the line 16116 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tindivanam to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 18h 23m.

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