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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane VNS - CMB
    5h 37m
    Rs 65,322–123,153

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    2. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 10h
    Rs 28,087–54,549

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi 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
    46h 3m

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 12h

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,112.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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