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

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

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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 Vellankannitrain train
    6h 9m
    ₹14,238–27,859

  2. Bus, ferry via Jaffna

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    17h 21m
    ₹6,947–7,061

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    12h 26m
    ₹7,349–7,392

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    13h 26m
    ₹7,008–8,320

  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 Vellankannitrain train
    9h 58m
    ₹12,408–28,709

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,928Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 603.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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 Tiruchchirapali, then take the train to Vellankanni. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 26m.

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