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

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

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)planeCMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Washermanpet to Vellore Canttrain
    7h 5m
    ₹9,277–19,905

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Chennai Egmoretrain
    4. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
    24h 47m
    ₹7,325–12,527

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellore Canttrain
    19h 10m
    ₹7,621–12,597

  4. 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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
    20h 9m
    ₹7,818–8,511

  5. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)planeCMB - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Vellore Canttrain
    8h 41m
    ₹15,442–37,095

  6. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)planeCMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Vellore Canttrain
    9h 24m
    ₹12,037–20,475

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeCMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellore Canttrain
    10h 38m
    ₹13,192–25,085

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,373Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Vellore. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Washermenpet, walk to Washermanpet, then take the train to Vellore Cant. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Vellore Cant via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Thiruvarur Jn in around 19h 10m.

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