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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BBI - CMB
    5h 50m
    Rs 58,625–154,049

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    42h 20m
    Rs 26,417–46,449

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    43h 43m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha 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
    45h 5m

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRs 50,125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,620.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Air India Express, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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