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There are 3 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Colombo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Phnom Penh

    best
    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KTI - CMB
    10h 45m
    Rs 83,622–161,166

  2. Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SGN - CMB
    14h 18m
    Rs 47,332–110,826

  3. Bus, bus to Siem Reap, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh CMR to Siem Reap CMRbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SAI - CMB
    14h 15m
    Rs 90,812–128,312

Phnom Penh (KTI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRs 49,227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,855.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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