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How to get fromColombo to Bengaluruby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 13m
    ₹14,609–27,305

  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 Baiyyappanahalitrain train
    27h 15m
    ₹7,219–9,893

  3. 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 Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus bus
    21h 10m

  4. Train, ferry via Krishnarajapuram

    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 Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    23h 39m
    ₹7,234–9,898

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 793.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bengaluru. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), walk to Kempegowda International Airport, then take the bus to Shanthinagara Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Bengaluru via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Velankanni Bus stand in around 21h 10m.

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