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

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

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  1. Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CMB - IXE
    2. Take the bus from Surathkal to Udupibus bus
    6h 12m
    ₹15,006–38,919

  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 Erode Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Erode Jn to Udupitrain train
    29h 43m
    ₹7,401–11,454

  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 Udupi, Karnatakabus bus
    35h 10m

  4. Fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane CMB - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Udupitrain train
    11h 25m
    ₹21,616–31,509

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 931.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Udupi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Surathkal, then take the bus to Udupi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Udupi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Erode Jn in around 29h 43m.

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