What is the cheapest way to get from Manipal to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Colombo is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 50000 and takes 30h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manipal to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Manipal to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 80000.

How far is it from Manipal to Colombo?

The distance between Manipal and Colombo is 937 km.

How do I travel from Manipal to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Manipal to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 30h 39m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 50000.

How long does it take to get from Manipal to Colombo?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Manipal to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Colombo.

Manipal to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Manipal to Colombo by taxi, 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.

Taxi to Bajpe Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Bajpe Airport (IXE)taxi
2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXE - CMB
5h 7m
Rs 51,422–77,999
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Udupi to Erode Jntrain
2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
30h 39m
Rs 25,759–49,832
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Standbus
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
37h 9m
Rs 30,574–40,452
Taxi to Shivamogga, fly
1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
2. Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane RQY - CMB
6h 51m
Rs 43,160–92,144
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus
2. Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
38h 26m
Rs 27,314–49,662

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

40Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

Rs 23,235Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manipal to Colombo.

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Distance: 936.5 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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 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, Erode Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 30h 39m.

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