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How to get fromKandy to Tirupathiby taxi, plane, train or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Tirupathi by taxi, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, fly to Tirupati Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)planeCMB - TIR
    6h 18m
    ₹20,900–42,528

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    4. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tirupatitrain
    23h 45m
    ₹8,142–13,194

  3. Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)planeCMB - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
    7h 45m
    ₹15,060–25,518

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Tirupathi. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Tirupati Airport (TIR), then take the taxi to Tirupathi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kandy to Tirupathi via Polgahawela Junction, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, and Tirupati in around 23h 45m.

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