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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 bus
    2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HBE - CMB
    12h 36m

  2. Train to El Alamein International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Moharam Bek to El Dabaatrain train
    2. Fly from El Alamein International Airport (DBB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DBB - CMB
    15h 3m
    Rs 78,053–209,145

  3. Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CAI - CMB
    14h 49m
    Rs 104,060–323,854

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 94,581Cheapest 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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