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How to get fromVelachcheri to Colomboby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Velachcheri to Colombo by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 119 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dhandeeswaram to Little Mountbus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    4h 14m
    Rs 41,614–91,212

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    21h 34m
    Rs 24,997–35,142

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    17h 50m
    Rs 25,362–29,623

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    18h 9m
    Rs 26,422–28,663

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,616Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 696.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Velachcheri to Colombo. However, you can take the line 119 bus to Little Mount, walk to Little Mount, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dhandeeswaram to Colombo Fort via Saidapet Court / Taluka Office Road, Saidapet Court, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 17h 50m.

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