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There are 3 ways to get from Alexandria to Colombo by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Borg El Arab, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus
    2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeHBE - CMB
    12h 36m

  2. Train to El Alamein International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Moharam Bek to El Dabaatrain
    2. Fly from El Alamein International Airport (DBB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeDBB - CMB
    15h 43m
    Rs 73,063–209,163

  3. Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus
    2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeCAI - CMB
    14h 34m
    Rs 74,054–131,554

Borg El Arab (HBE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 82,064Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alexandria, Egypt and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Borg El Arab Airport, walk to Borg El Arab (HBE) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cairo Airport, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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