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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Subramaniya Swamy Temple by plane, train, bus, ferry, 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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arakkonamtrain
    4h 19m
    ₹10,038–19,561

  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 Arakkonamtrain
    21h 40m
    ₹7,862–13,203

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    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 train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ttiruvalangadutrain
    17h 35m
    ₹8,622–10,247

  4. Fly to Tirupati Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)planeCMB - TIR
    2. Take the taxi from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Subramaniya Swamy Templetaxi
    5h 28m
    ₹16,398–37,261

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,403Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Subramaniya Swamy Temple, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Subramaniya Swamy Temple. 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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, take the train to Arakkonam, then take the taxi to Subramaniya Swamy Temple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Subramaniya Swamy Temple via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Central station, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Ttiruvalangadu in around 17h 35m.

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