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There are 4 ways to get from Udupi to Colombo by bus, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Surathkalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXE - CMB
    7h 6m
    Rs 61,058–99,361

  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
    32h 26m
    Rs 26,164–40,561

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    33h 5m

  4. Train, ferry via Salem

    1. Take the train from Udupi to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    35h
    Rs 26,363–42,053

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,576Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 933.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Udupi to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Surathkal, 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 train from Udupi to Colombo Fort via Karur, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 32h 26m.

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