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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Teni by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Madurai, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain train
    5h 29m
    ₹12,827–29,281

  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 Karurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Karur to Tenitrain train
    22h 5m
    ₹7,269–13,268

  3. Train, ferry via Madurai

    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 Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain train
    20h 38m
    ₹7,349–13,968

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ashokpillar to Melmaruvathurbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Thenibus bus
    23h 27m

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain train
    6h 44m
    ₹13,302–70,976

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumily to Thenibus bus
    9h 3m
    ₹15,347–27,096

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,016Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Teni. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Madurai (IXM), walk to Madurai airport, take the bus to Periyar Bus Stand, walk to Madurai Jn, then take the train to Teni. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Teni via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, and Madurai Jn in around 20h 38m.

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