What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Velachcheri?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Velachcheri is to bus and ferry which costs ₹7,700 - ₹8,200 and takes 15h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Velachcheri?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Velachcheri is to fly and line 119 bus which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹19,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Velachcheri?

The distance between Colombo and Velachcheri is 692 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Velachcheri without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Velachcheri without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 37m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Velachcheri?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Colombo to Velachcheri, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Velachcheri?

There are 976+ hotels available in Velachcheri.

Colombo to Velachcheri - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 119 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Velachcheri by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly, line 119 bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the bus from Little Mount to Dhandeeswarambus
2h 25m
₹9,642–18,143
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 Tambaramtrain
19h 37m
₹7,238–12,918
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 Saidapet Courtbus
15h 23m
₹7,732–8,114

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

51Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₹7,521Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Velachcheri.

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Distance: 691.7 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Velachcheri. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Little Mount, walk to Little Mount, then take the line 119 bus to Dhandeeswaram. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Dhandeeswaram via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Saidapet Court, and Saidapet Court / Taluka Office Road in around 15h 23m.

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