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How to get fromManipal to Colomboby bus, plane, train, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manipal to Colombo by bus, plane, train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXE - CMB
    8h 17m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Karurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Karur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    30h 38m
    Rs 25,876–40,155

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    37h 18m

  4. Taxi to Shivamogga, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane RQY - CMB
    6h 51m
    Rs 53,403–133,886

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Erode Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    31h 13m
    Rs 27,106–45,986

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRs 31,373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Manipal to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Mangaluru, Karnataka, take the taxi to Bajpe Airport (IXE) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manipal to Colombo Fort via Udupi, Karur, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 30h 38m.

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