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How to get fromUdupi to Colomboby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Bus to Bajpe Airport, 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 56m
    Rs 46,012–109,298

  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 25,394–39,340

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udupi, 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 10m

  4. Train to Kannur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Udupi to Kannurtrain train
    2. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CNN - CMB
    10h 12m
    Rs 72,214–109,376

  5. 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 25,543–40,533

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 933.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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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