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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Surathkalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXE - CMB
    7h 18m
    Rs 60,439–96,834

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Karurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Karur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    32h 26m
    Rs 25,839–40,030

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Udupi 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
    34h 1m

  4. Bus, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the bus from Udupi to Surathkalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane IXE - JAF
    8h 19m
    Rs 83,489–274,534

  5. Train, ferry via Salem

    1. Take the train from Udupi 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
    Rs 26,038–41,623

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,866Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 911.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Udupi to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the bus to Surathkal, take the taxi to Bajpe Airport (IXE) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Udupi to Colombo Fort via Karur, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 32h 26m.

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