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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane plane CMB - VGA
    5h 45m
    ₹19,046–23,630

  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 Thiruvarur Jn to Vijayawada Jntrain train
    26h 42m
    ₹7,390–11,277

  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 Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    27h 15m

  4. Train, ferry via Tenali Jn

    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 Tenali Jntrain train
    29h 9m
    ₹7,410–11,527

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,343Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,096.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) 5 times a day.

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