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

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

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  1. Fly, 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
    5h 47m
    ₹18,030–29,948

  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 Karurtrain train
    4. Take the train from Karur to Udupitrain train
    29h 55m
    ₹7,415–11,463

  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
    4. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udupibus bus
    29h 45m

  4. Train, ferry via Salem

    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 Salem Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Salem Jn to Udupitrain train
    36h 19m
    ₹7,465–11,863

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,935Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 931.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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 bus from Pettah to Udupi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni Bus stand, and Bengaluru in around 29h 45m.

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