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How to get fromColombo to South Americaby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to South America by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane CMB - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    44h 27m
    $1,392–3,532

  2. Train to Koggala, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain train
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane KCT - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 7h
    $841–2,139

  3. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane CMB - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    45h 45m
    $1,647–4,112

  4. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane CMB - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    40h 32m
    $1,217–2,962

  5. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane CMB - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    47h 53m
    $1,327–3,392

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration36h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,340Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 16,459.6 km
  • Duration: 44h 27m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and South America?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to South America. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bonito Airport (BYO), then drive to South America.

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