There are 4 ways to get from Mangaluru to Colombo by plane, train, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)IXE - CMB
4h 18mRs 46,461–82,136Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Karur
- Take the train from Karur to Nagappattinam
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
29h 17mRs 26,420–49,900Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Pvs B.S. to Shanthi Nagar
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
33h 19mRs 29,520–38,616Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A
- Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Nagappattinam
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
36h 53mRs 26,926–48,720
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Colombo is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 50000 and takes 29h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Colombo is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 46000 - Rs. 85000.
The distance between Mangaluru and Colombo is 884 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 29h 17m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 50000.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Mangaluru to Colombo, including transfers.
There are 1448+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–70,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–140,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–100,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–70,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–70,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–70,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–8,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 1,100–1,300
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,800–3,500
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 4,000–5,000
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 6,500–8,500
Train from Karur to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,700–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,800–4,800
Train from Baiyyappanahali to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–8,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,700–3,400
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 3,800–4,800
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 6,000–8,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–13,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 3,000–13,000
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Pvs B.S. to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,400–4,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Mangaluru to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- Rs 2,000–5,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–8,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,429
- Schedules at
- shipindia.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.