How to get fromColombo to Chepaukby plane, bus, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Chepauk by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)CMB - MAA
2h 18m
₹9,120–16,697
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram
19h 32m
₹7,258–12,928
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Thiruvanmiyur
15h 36m
₹7,718–8,130

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

51Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₹7,229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 695.6 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours.

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