What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manali?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manali is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,000 and takes 17h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Manali?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Manali is to fly and line 595 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Manali?

The distance between Colombo and Manali is 733 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Manali without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Manali without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 17h 28m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹9,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Manali?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Colombo to Manali, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 812+ hotels available in Manali.

Colombo to Manali - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, line 595 bus, and ferry

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

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Fly, line 595 bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the bus from I.T.C. to Tplbus
3h 27m
₹12,858–24,420
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
20h 49m
₹7,533–10,423
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus
17h 28m
₹7,658–8,918
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus
20h 36m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

51Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹9,868Cheapest Price

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Distance: 732.6 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Manali. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Wimco Nagar Metro, walk to I.T.C., take the line 595 bus to Tpl, then take the taxi to Manali. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Manali via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Guindy Industrial Estate, Guindy, Wimco Nagar Metro, I.T.C., and Tpl in around 17h 28m.

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