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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane plane CMB - VTZ
    5h
    ₹15,779–26,290

  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 Tambaramtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to Duvvadatrain train
    32h 25m
    ₹7,678–12,380

  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 Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    34h 43m

  4. Train, ferry via Villupuram

    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 Villupuram Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Duvvadatrain train
    34h 38m
    ₹7,708–12,680

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,039Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,268.9 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) every 4 hours.

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