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

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There are 6 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)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    3h 59m
    ₹13,994–70,855

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Uttangal Manglmtrain train
    17h 46m
    ₹8,026–12,943

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Andimadamcar car
    12h 27m
    ₹8,526–9,175

  4. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mayiladuturai J to Andimadamtaxi taxi
    15h 14m
    ₹8,326–12,943

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    5h 34m
    ₹11,764–28,475

  6. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane plane CMB - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    9h 1m
    ₹14,644–44,425

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,925Cheapest 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 Colombo-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 27m.

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