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

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

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  1. Line 595 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAA - CMB
    4h 58m
    Rs 36,676–86,282

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Egmore Bus Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    22h 28m
    Rs 24,019–41,288

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    18h 37m
    Rs 25,082–38,428

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus bus 28A
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    19h 43m
    Rs 26,033–28,043

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRs 27,666Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manali to Colombo. However, you can take the line 595 bus to I.T.C., walk to Wimco Nagar Metro, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from M.F.L to Colombo Fort via I.T.C., Wimco Nagar Metro, Guindy, Guindy Industrial Estate, Nagore, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 18h 37m.

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