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How to get fromColombo to Amparby plane, train, ferry, bus or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Ampar by plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Bajpe Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CMB - IXE
    2. Take the train from Thokur to Kundapuratrain train
    7h 9m
    ₹14,694–26,355

  2. Train, ferry via Bengaluru

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyapanahalli Yardtrain train
    4. Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Kundapuratrain train
    45h 10m
    ₹8,166–15,943

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Karur to Udupitrain train
    31h 12m
    ₹8,186–16,093

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Kundapurabus bus
    34h 57m
    ₹9,556–12,385

  5. Fly to Hubli Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane plane CMB - HBX
    2. Take the bus from Hubballi to Kundapurbus bus
    10h 25m
    ₹17,084–51,135

  6. Fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane CMB - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Kundapuratrain train
    11h 43m
    ₹21,384–31,525

  7. Fly to Shivamogga, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane CMB - RQY
    2. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Ampartaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    ₹17,144–47,425

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,320Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ampar. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Thokur, take the train to Kundapura, then take the taxi to Ampar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Ampar via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karur, Udupi, and Kundapura in around 31h 12m.

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