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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)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Washermanpet to Vellore Canttrain train
    7h 5m
    ₹10,310–21,352

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    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 Chennai Egmoretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    24h 47m
    ₹7,327–12,545

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vellore Canttrain train
    19h 10m
    ₹7,623–12,615

  4. 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 Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    20h 9m
    ₹7,822–8,515

  5. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane CMB - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Vellore Canttrain train
    8h 41m
    ₹14,975–36,542

  6. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Vellore Canttrain train
    9h 24m
    ₹11,400–20,727

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vellore Canttrain train
    10h 38m
    ₹13,225–23,532

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,849Cheapest 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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