How to get fromColombo to Dhakaby plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Dhaka by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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Fly to Shahjalal International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane CMB - DAC
5h 23m
$218–336
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Katpadi Jntrain
4. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Agartalatrain
5. Take the train from Akhaura to Dhakatrain
3d 14h
$91–217
Train, ferry, drive
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Tambaram to Pakaurtrain
5. Drive from Pakaur to Chapai Nawabganjcar
6. Take the train from Chapai Nawabganj to Dhakatrain
2d 16h
$97–198
Fly to Agartala, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Agartala (IXA)plane CMB - IXA
2. Take the train from Azampur to Dhakatrain
11h 30m
$242–644
Bus, ferry, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Tambaram to Pakaurtrain
5. Drive from Pakaur to Chapai nawabganjcar
6. Take the bus from Chapai nawabganj to Dhaka Mohakhalibus
2d 16h
$111–195

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

14Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,217.3 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines, and FlexFlight ApS fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) twice daily.

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Dhaka(opens in a new window), Bangladesh(opens in a new window)

Dhaka, formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is the ninth-largest and seventh-most densely populated city in the world. Dhaka is a megacity, and has a population of 10.2 million residents as of 2022, and a population of over 22.4 million residents in Dhaka Metropolitan Area. It is widely considered to be the most densely populated built-up urban area in the world. Dhaka is the most important cultural, economic, and scientific hub of Eastern South Asia, as well as a major Muslim-majority city. Dhaka ranks third in South Asia and 39th in the world in terms of GDP. Lying on the Ganges Delta, it is bounded by the Buriganga, Turag, Dhaleshwari and Shitalakshya rivers. Dhaka is also the largest Bengali-speaking city in the world.

Things to do in Dhaka

Shishu Park(Opens in a new window)

The Dhaka Shishu Park is one of the many children's amusement parks in Dhaka City along with many other privately operated entertainment parks and amusement centres in Dhaka. It is located in the Shahbag area of Dhaka City in Bangladesh. The Bengali name 'Shishu Park' translates to 'Children's Park' in English. The Shishu Park is closed to visitors and the public at the moment, due to ongoing expansion, modernisation and renovation work, including a large underground car park, additional rides, etc.

Places to stay in Dhaka

Asia Hotel & Resorts(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

InterContinental Dhaka by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Sky City Hotel Dhaka(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Hotel 71(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

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