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How to get fromBengaluru to Colomboby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BLR - CMB
    5h 11m
    Rs 52,753–97,004

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    27h 10m
    Rs 25,201–34,723

  3. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    23h 43m
    Rs 25,513–36,913

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    23h 46m

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRs 42,091Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Bengaluru to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Kempegowda International Airport, walk to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vidhana Souda to Colombo Fort via Krishnarajapuram, Krishnarajapurm, Tiruchchirapali, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 23h 43m.

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