Rome2Rio

How to get fromColombo to Karunaby plane, bus, taxi, ferry, car, or train

Find Transport to Karuna

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Shahjalal International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane CMB - DAC
    2. Take the bus from Dhaka to Patuakhalibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Patuakhali to Karunataxi taxi
    11h 2m

  2. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane CMB - CCU
    2. Drive from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Karunacar car
    9h 57m
    $247–532

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sealdah to Basirhat Chowmathabus bus 253
    6. Take the bus from Satkhira to Jhalokatibus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Jhalokati to Karunataxi taxi
    2d 15h

  4. Fly to Barisal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Barisal Airport (BZL)plane plane CMB - BZL
    2. Take the taxi from Barisal Airport (BZL) to Karunataxi taxi
    11h 12m
    $252–662

  5. Train, ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sealdah to Basirhat Chowmathabus bus 253
    6. Take the bus from Satkhira to Patuakhalibus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Patuakhali to Karunataxi taxi
    2d 18h

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Karuna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,463.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Karuna. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), take the taxi to Dhaka, take the bus to Patuakhali, then take the taxi to Karuna. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Kolkata, West Bengal, walk to Sealdah, take the bus to Basirhat Chowmatha, drive to Satkhira, take the bus to Jhalokati, then take the taxi to Karuna.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Getting to Rome from the airport, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.