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How to get fromBurma Railway to Sri Lankaby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Burma Railway to Sri Lanka by train or plane

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  1. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BKK - CMB
    9h 49m
    Rs 58,750–152,797
  2. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DMK - CMB
    9h 31m
    Rs 53,550–152,487

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRs 40,672Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Burma Railway, Thailand and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Burma Railway to Sri Lanka. However, you can walk to River Kwai Bridge, take the train to Taling Chan, walk to ร้านอาหารบ้านอิสรางกูร;Baan Isarangkura Restaurant, take the bus to อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ, take the line 551 bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can walk to River Kwai Bridge, take the train to Taling Chan, walk to SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], take the vehicle to SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], walk to Bang Sue Grand Station, take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo.

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