How to get fromMalaysia to Sri Lankaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Malaysia to Sri Lanka by plane, bus, or train

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Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra
best
1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KBR - CMB
6h 17m
Rs 54,515–165,408
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KUL - CMB
7h 25m
Rs 43,464–120,049
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane SIN - CMB
7h 18m
Rs 69,570–139,598
Fly from Senai International Airport
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JHB - CMB
8h 7m
Rs 68,687–104,586
Fly from Penang International Airport
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane PEN - CMB
8h 29m
Rs 68,159–123,807

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

38Weekly Planes

7h 13mAverage Duration

Rs 51,226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,497.4 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Sri Lanka?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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