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

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

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  1. Fly to Bajpe Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)planeCMB - IXE
    2. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavarattiferry
    23h 2m
    ₹13,790–20,463
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Towntrain
    4. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
    45h
    ₹25,592–51,165
  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
    4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Cochinbus
    5. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
    47h 46m
    ₹27,088–49,683
  4. Fly to Cochin International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)planeCMB - COK
    2. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry
    21h 17m
    ₹32,100–58,863

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,504Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Lakshadweep. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Mangalore - Bunder port, then take the ferry to Kavaratti. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kavaratti Lakshadweep via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Ernakulam Town, and Willingdon Island Jetty in around 45h.

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