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How to get fromColombo to Gannavaramby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane plane CMB - VGA
    5h 26m
    ₹18,606–23,080

  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 Thiruvarur Jn to Vijayawada Jntrain train
    28h 5m
    ₹7,500–12,177

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    27h 33m

  4. Train, ferry via Tenāli

    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 Tenali Jntrain train
    30h 32m
    ₹7,520–12,427

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,343Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,077.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India?

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) 5 times a day.

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