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How to get fromMangaluru to Colomboby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXE - CMB
    4h 17m
    Rs 64,209–101,838

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    32h 6m
    Rs 26,467–40,607

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    32h 18m

  4. Train, ferry via Salem

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    35h 33m
    Rs 27,096–43,276

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,974Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 883.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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