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

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Karnātaka by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Hebbala to MG Statuebus bus
    3h 27m
    ₹14,645–27,314

  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 Baiyyappanahalitrain train
    27h 15m
    ₹7,224–9,906

  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 Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus bus
    21h 45m

  4. Train, ferry via Krishnarajapuram

    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 Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    23h 39m
    ₹7,239–9,911

  5. Fly to Bajpe Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CMB - IXE
    4h 51m
    ₹17,744–28,251

  6. Fly to Mysore

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mysore (MYQ)plane plane CMB - MYQ
    5h 41m
    ₹21,064–58,681

  7. Fly to Hubli Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane plane CMB - HBX
    5h 10m
    ₹17,854–50,381

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) 3 times a day.

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