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How to get fromColombo to Inle Lakeby plane, taxi, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Inle Lake by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Heho Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane plane CMB - HEH
    2. Take the taxi from Heho Airport (HEH) to Inle Laketaxi taxi
    9h 23m
    $443–1,279

  2. Fly to Mandalay International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane CMB - MDL
    2. Drive from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Inle Lakecar car
    15h 12m
    $550–1,669

  3. Fly to Yangon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane CMB - RGN
    2. Take the bus from Yangon to Nyaungshwebus bus
    19h 51m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Heho Airport (HEH) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Inle Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Heho Airport (HEH), then take the taxi to Inle Lake. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then drive to Inle Lake.

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