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How to get fromKatunayake to Manaliby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Katunayake to Manali by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, line 595 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus bus
    3h 1m
    ₹10,724–22,583

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Katunayake to Punnalaikkadduvanbus 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
    17h 29m
    ₹7,723–8,494

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,996Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Katunayake to Manali. However, you can fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Wimco Nagar Metro, walk to I.T.C., take the line 595 bus to M.F.L, then take the taxi to Manali. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katunayake to Avurikollaimedu via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, and Madhavaram Rountana in around 17h 29m.

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