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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
    4h 20m
    ₹19,010–23,588

  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
    ₹7,385–11,263

  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 to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus bus
    27h 51m

  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
    ₹7,405–11,513

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,096.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) every 4 hours.

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