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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BBI - CMB
    5h 15m
    Rs 60,482–160,111

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    42h 20m
    Rs 27,186–47,673

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    45h 19m

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    45h 52m

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 51,981Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,620.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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