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How to get fromColombo to Kalamburby plane, train, ferry, bus or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Kalambur by plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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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 Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Arni Roadtrain
    7h 47m
    ₹9,994–21,327

  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 Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
    4. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Arni Roadtrain
    19h 26m
    ₹7,210–12,884

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    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
    5. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kalamburtaxi
    20h 51m
    ₹8,915–9,908

  4. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)planeCMB - TIR
    2. Take the train from Tirupati to Arni Roadtrain
    9h 46m
    ₹15,064–36,747

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeCMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Arni Roadtrain
    9h 8m
    ₹12,684–24,407

  6. 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 Krishnarajapurm to Arni Roadtrain
    10h
    ₹11,889–20,802

  7. Fly to Pondicherry, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)planeCMB - PNY
    2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Arni Roadtrain
    10h 26m
    ₹16,024–32,697

  8. Train, ferry via Villupuram

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Arni Roadtrain
    20h 7m
    ₹7,210–12,884

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,676Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kalambur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 16115 train to Tambaram, take the train to Villupuram Jn, then take the train to Arni Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Arni Road via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Tiruppadirippuliyur in around 19h 26m.

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