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

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  1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DAC - CMB
    6h 27m
    Rs 83,709–132,104

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dhaka to Akhauratrain train
    2. Take the train from Agartala 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
    3d 10h
    Rs 30,471–69,548

  3. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dhaka Mohakhali to Chapai nawabganjbus bus
    2. Drive from Chapai nawabganj to Berhamporecar car
    3. Take the bus from Berhampore to Kolkatabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    7. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 20h

  4. Train to Agartala, fly

    1. Take the train from Dhaka to Azampurtrain train
    2. Fly from Agartala (IXA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXA - CMB
    11h 27m
    Rs 65,378–184,769

Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRs 55,790Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,217.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Dhaka, Bangladesh and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.

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