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

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

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  1. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    5h 13m
    ₹15,598–26,155

  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 Coimbatore Jntrain train
    20h 57m
    ₹7,135–9,362

  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 Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus bus
    20h 41m

  4. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Coimbatoretaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    ₹20,068–33,235

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) every 4 hours.

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