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How to get fromPuri to Sri Lankaby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Puri to Bhubaneswartrain train
    2. Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BBI - CMB
    10h 27m
    Rs 63,446–102,189

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Puri to Khurda Road Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Khurda Road Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    42h 23m
    Rs 27,324–51,056

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Puri, Odisha to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    46h 15m

  4. Train, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Puri to Bhubaneswartrain train
    2. Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane BBI - JAF
    13h 6m
    Rs 66,446–104,889

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Puri, Odisha to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 61,962Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,687.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Puri, India and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Puri to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the train to Bhubaneswar, walk to Bhubaneswar station, take the line 11 bus to Acharaya Vihar Square, walk to Jaydev Vihar Square, take the line 10 bus to Biju Patnaik International Airport, walk to Bhubaneswar-Airport-BBI airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Puri to Colombo Fort via Khurda Road Jn, Mayiladuturai J, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 42h 23m.

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