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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Surat (STV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane STV - CMB
    5h 34m
    Rs 69,794–102,529

  2. Train, ferry via Valsād

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat to Valsadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Valsad to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 4h
    Rs 27,423–50,045

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Surat 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 1h
    Rs 27,496–50,159

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Surat to Nashikbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashik to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 1h

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surat 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 2h

Surat (STV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRs 59,228Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Surat to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,776.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

Air India Express, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Surat (STV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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