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There are 5 ways to get from Manipal to Colombo by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXE - CMB
    7h 27m
    Rs 60,111–98,149

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Karurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Karur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    32h 30m
    Rs 26,598–41,479

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Erode Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    31h 28m
    Rs 27,762–47,277

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manipal Tiger Circle 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
    33h 20m

  5. Bus, train, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    34h 28m
    Rs 27,762–46,977

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,576Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 938.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Manipal to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to FlixBus Kulai, take the taxi to Bajpe Airport (IXE) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to Colombo Fort via Mangalore, Mangalore, Erode Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 31h 28m.

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