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How to get fromColombo to Andimadamby plane, train, bus, ferry, car or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Andimadam by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeCMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
    3h 59m
    ₹13,946–23,389

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Uttangal Manglmtrain
    17h 46m
    ₹8,022–12,901

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Andimadamcar
    12h 32m
    ₹8,417–9,032

  4. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the taxi from Nagapattinam to Andimadamtaxi
    13h 15m
    ₹8,902–12,701

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)planeCMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
    5h 39m
    ₹10,216–20,009

  6. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)planeCMB - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Andimadamtaxi
    8h 40m
    ₹17,996–35,059

  7. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)planeCMB - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain
    9h 56m
    ₹10,096–32,959

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,747Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Andimadam. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Vridhachalam Jn, then take the taxi to Andimadam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Andimadam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nagapattinam in around 12h 32m.

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