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How to get fromColombo to Southern Asiaby plane, taxi, bus, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Southern Asia by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)plane plane CMB - NAG
    2. Take the taxi from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) to Southern Asiataxi taxi
    6h 34m
    ₹20,903–53,695

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Nagpurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nagpur to Metpanjratrain train
    39h 47m
    ₹8,175–17,679

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Nagpurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nagpur to Metpanjratrain train
    38h 59m
    ₹8,658–14,703

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,376Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Southern Asia. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), then take the taxi to Southern Asia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Southern Asia via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Nagpur, and Metpanjra in around 38h 59m.

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