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

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Lakshadweep by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CMB - IXE
    2. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavarattiferry ferry
    23h 17m
    ₹21,904–37,445

  2. 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 to Coimbatorebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulambus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry ferry
    43h 38m

  3. Train, ferry

    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 Ernakulam Towntrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweepferry ferry
    44h 50m
    ₹25,609–48,348

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,870Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,240.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Lakshadweep. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Mangalore - Bunder port, then take the ferry to Kavaratti. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Kavaratti Lakshadweep via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, and Willingdon Island Jetty in around 43h 38m.

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