What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu is to taxi and train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 17h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹24,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Chengalpattu?

The distance between Kandy and Chengalpattu is 787 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Chengalpattu without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 17h 21m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chengalpattu?

There are 76+ hotels available in Chengalpattu.

Kandy to Chengalpattu - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu by taxi, plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
4h 14m
₹9,634–23,740
Taxi, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi
2. Take the train from Kurunegala to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Chengalpattutrain
17h 21m
₹7,757–11,965
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Drive from Nagapattinam to Kumbakonamcar
5. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
24h 30m
₹8,330–9,592

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

44Weekly Planes

1h 42mAverage Duration

₹7,963Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Chengalpattu.

Launch map view

Distance: 786.5 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Chengalpattu, India?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Chengalpattu. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, then take the line 16115 train to Chengalpattu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala, take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, then take the train to Chengalpattu.

Airlines