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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Velankanni by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    5h 27m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    13h 26m
    ₹7,005–8,313

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    10h 56m
    ₹7,413–7,532

  4. 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 Vellankannitrain train
    9h 58m
    ₹12,891–28,689

  5. Fly to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CMB - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    11h 14m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Velankanni. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchirappalli, then take the bus to Velankanni Bus stand. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Velankanni via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nagapattinam in around 10h 56m.

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