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How to get fromKannur to Colomboby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kannur to Colombo by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CNN - CMB
    5h 13m
    Rs 71,686–104,765

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kannur to Erode Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    26h 53m
    Rs 25,530–37,946

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    31h 36m

Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 41,222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

Air India Express, SriLankan Airlines, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.

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