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How to get fromKuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Colomboby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Colombo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KUL - CMB
    3h 50m
    Rs 57,168–113,835

  2. Fly to Koggala, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KUL - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    9h 28m
    Rs 34,455–107,367

  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KUL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    8h 6m
    Rs 35,808–106,355

  4. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane KUL - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    8h 48m
    Rs 36,229–107,918

  5. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane KUL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    11h 8m
    Rs 35,422–106,756

  6. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane KUL - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus bus
    12h 28m
    Rs 37,632–109,271

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,378Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,497.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Malaysia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and five other airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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