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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane VNS - CMB
    5h 37m
    Rs 80,293–133,119

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    2. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 10h
    Rs 27,678–53,711

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi 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
    2d 9h

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 14h

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,035Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,112.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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