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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
112%Trains are 112% more expensive in Chennai than in Colombo.
Colombo$0.26
Chennai$0.55
MealMid-priced restaurant
42%A meal in Chennai is 42% cheaper than a meal in Colombo.
Colombo$6.25
Chennai$3.64
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
305%Taxis are 305% more expensive in Chennai than in Colombo.
Colombo$0.63
Chennai$2.55
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
18%Coffee in Chennai is 18% cheaper than in Colombo.
Colombo$4.20
Chennai$3.45
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 55.29 INR
1 INR = 0.02 AUD
Last checked on Mon, 26/05
Distance: 687 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms
Chennai airports
Chennai International Airport (MAA)How far from city centre: 16 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Chennai

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Chennai?
The total flight time between Colombo and Chennai is of around 01:28 hours on average, considering an average distance of 648 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Chennai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Chennai is $134. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Chennai expensive to visit compared to Colombo?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Chennai costs an average of 2.55 AUD, 305% more expensive than Colombo, with a fare of 0.63 AUD,

while train tickets costs 112% more in Chennai: 0.55 AUD against 0.26 AUD in Colombo.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.64 AUD in Chennai, 42% less than the 6.25 AUD in Colombo.

The price of the coffee is around 18% cheaper in Chennai, with an average of 3.45 AUD, while in Colombo the coffee costs 4.20 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Colombo to Chennai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions India may apply when travelling from Colombo. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Chennai compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo the temperatures can reach an average of 34 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Chennai's temperatures can go up to 39.56 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.33 ºC in Chennai, compared to the 20.54 ºC average degrees reported in Colombo. During the winter period, Colombo can register 6 mm precipitation, while Chennai have an average of 8.3 mm rain level.

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