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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane VTZ - CMB
    4h 29m
    Rs 64,173–91,796

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Duvvada to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    35h 35m
    Rs 26,921–44,531

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Visakhapatnam to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    37h 37m

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Visakhapatnam to Tunibus bus
    2. Take the train from Tuni to Peramburtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    40h 15m
    Rs 27,053–52,417

Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 41,575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,268.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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