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How to get fromColombo to Bangladeshby plane, bus, ferry, train, car or plane (Deutsche Bahn)

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Bangladesh by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or plane (Deutsche Bahn)

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  1. Fly to Shahjalal International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane CMB - DAC
    5h 19m
    $220–385

  2. Train, ferry

    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 Agartalatrain train
    5. Take the train from Akhaura to Biman Bandartrain train
    4d 2h
    $97–272

  3. Bus, ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Erode Jn to Pakaurtrain train
    5. Drive from Pakaur to Chapai nawabganjcar car
    6. Take the bus from Chapai nawabganj to Dhaka Mohakhalibus bus
    2d 15h
    $116–209

  4. Fly to Osmani International Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)plane plane CMB - ZYL
    6h 35m
    $304–640

  5. Train, ferry, drive

    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 Erode Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Erode Jn to Pakaurtrain train
    5. Drive from Pakaur to Chapai Nawabganjcar car
    6. Take the train from Chapai Nawabganj to Dhakatrain train
    2d 15h
    $103–248

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?

FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) 3 times a day.

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