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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kalapatti by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    3h 37m
    ₹16,764–47,275

  2. Train, ferry via Thanjavur

    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 Thanjavurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Irugurtrain train
    19h 30m
    ₹7,509–10,498

  3. 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 Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus bus
    20h 56m

  4. 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 Nagappattinam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    21h 10m
    ₹7,519–9,818

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,467Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) 5 times a day.

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