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

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Vadalur by plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    4h 28m
    ₹16,123–41,941

  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 Vadalurtrain train
    16h 58m
    ₹7,055–8,764

  3. 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 Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus bus
    15h 29m

  4. Fly to Pondicherry, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CMB - PNY
    2. Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cuddalore Port Jn.taxi taxi
    8h 22m
    ₹24,233–39,691

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    7h 17m
    ₹12,953–29,241

  6. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane plane CMB - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain train
    10h 15m
    ₹18,623–49,341

  7. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Vadalurtrain train
    21h 4m
    ₹7,105–8,358

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vadalur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Vridhachalam Jn, then take the taxi to Vadalur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Vadalur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Chidambaram in around 15h 29m.

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