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How to get fromPhuket to Colomboby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Colombo by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HKT - CMB
    9h 40m
    Rs 79,216–132,128

  2. Bus to Surat Thani, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane URT - CMB
    14h 3m
    Rs 68,562–202,368

  3. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KBV - CMB
    12h 35m
    Rs 88,181–155,676

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRs 43,803Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Phuket to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,105.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Surat Thani Phantip Station, take the bus to Surat Thani Airport, walk to Surat Thani (URT) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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