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

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

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  1. Fly Varanasi Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane VNS - CMB
    7h 41m
    Rs 72,970–123,674

  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 27,585–53,542

  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 10h

  4. Fly Varanasi Airport to Jaffna

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane VNS - JAF
    17h 33m
    Rs 101,020–311,374

  5. Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kashi to Danapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane PAT - CMB
    10h 55m
    Rs 54,495–149,604

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 52,532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,089.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

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

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