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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kātpādi by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)planeCMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
    5h 1m
    ₹9,333–18,732

  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 Thiruvarur Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
    20h 2m
    ₹7,619–12,673

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
    20h 17m
    ₹8,148–8,906

  4. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)planeCMB - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
    8h 3m
    ₹15,413–36,072

  5. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)planeCMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jntrain
    7h 47m
    ₹11,983–19,392

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,325Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kātpādi. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park, walk to Chennai Central, then take the train to Katpadi Jn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Katpadi Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Thiruvarur Jn in around 20h 2m.

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