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How to get fromBengaluru to Sri Lankaby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Sri Lanka by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BLR - CMB
    4h 58m
    Rs 47,156–89,518

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    27h 10m
    Rs 25,519–35,541

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    23h 36m

  4. Train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    23h 43m
    Rs 25,832–37,832

  5. Bus, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BLR - JAF
    7h 29m
    Rs 56,206–192,218

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRs 43,057Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 766.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Bengaluru to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the bus to Kempegowda International Airport, walk to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bengaluru to Pettah via Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 23h 36m.

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