What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manali?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manali is to bus and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹8,500 and takes 18h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Manali?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Manali is to fly and line 595 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Manali?

The distance between Colombo and Manali is 729 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Manali without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Manali without a car is to train and ferry which takes 20h 50m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Manali?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Colombo to Manali, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 782+ hotels available in Manali.

Colombo to Manali - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, line 595 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Manali by plane, bus, ferry, 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.

Fly, line 595 bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)CMB - MAA
2. Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.L
3h 28m
₹9,145–16,757
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram
20h 50m
₹7,270–12,973
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
4. Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Avurikollaimedu
18h 14m
₹7,655–8,190

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

51Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

₹7,229Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 729.1 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Manali. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Wimco Nagar Metro, walk to I.T.C., then take the line 595 bus to M.F.L. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Avurikollaimedu via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and C.B.M.T. in around 18h 14m.

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