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How to get fromColombo to Bangladeshby plane, train, ferry, car, bus, or plane (Deutsche Bahn)

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Bangladesh by plane, train, ferry, car, bus, or plane (Deutsche Bahn)

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  1. Fly to Shahjalal International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane CMB - DAC
    5h 19m
    $218–373

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Katpadi Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Agartalatrain train
    5. Take the train from Akhaura to Biman Bandartrain train
    3d 15h
    $92–218

  3. Train, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to Pakaurtrain train
    5. Drive from Pakaur to Chapai Nawabganjcar car
    6. Take the train from Chapai Nawabganj to Dhakatrain train
    2d 16h
    $99–202

  4. Bus, ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tirupatitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kolkata to Berhamporebus bus
    6. Drive from Berhampore to Chapai nawabganjcar car
    7. Take the bus from Chapai nawabganj to Dhaka Mohakhalibus bus
    2d 20h
    $135–210

  5. Fly to Osmani International Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)plane plane CMB - ZYL
    5h 45m
    $261–738

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,224.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) 3 times a day.

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