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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Colomboby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KUL - CMB
    7h 41m
    Rs 47,060–106,231

  2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SZB - CMB
    9h 13m
    Rs 118,735–171,254

  3. Bus to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KUA - CMB
    12h 26m
    Rs 78,852–217,675

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,067Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,554 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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