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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bhilad is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bhilad is to fly and train which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Bhilad?

The distance between Colombo and Bhilad is 1885 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Bhilad without a car is to train and ferry via Kalyān which takes 46h 48m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Colombo to Bhilad, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bhilad?

There are 45+ hotels available in Bhilad.

Colombo to Bhilad - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Bhilad by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Surat, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Surat (STV)plane CMB - STV
2. Take the train from Surat to Vapitrain
10h 7m
₹23,202–75,502
Train, ferry via Kalyān
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 Kalyan Jntrain
4. Take the train from Kalyan Jn to Vapitrain
46h 48m
₹7,826–18,040
Fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane CMB - BOM
2. Take the train from Bandra Terminus to Vapitrain
7h 34m
₹13,152–30,522
Fly to Civil Airport Harni, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Civil Airport Harni (BDQ)plane CMB - BDQ
2. Take the train from Vadodara Jn to Vapitrain
10h 32m
₹20,152–65,782
Fly to Pune Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane CMB - PNQ
2. Take the train from Pune Jn to Vapitrain
13h 35m
₹14,985–31,752
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanetrain
4. Take the bus from Mumbai to Vapibus
47h 2m
₹8,569–16,134
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Vapitrain
2d
₹7,836–17,740

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

28Weekly Planes

7h 41mAverage Duration

₹20,006Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Bhilad.

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Distance: 1,885.1 km
Duration: 10h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bhilad. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Surat (STV), take the taxi to Surat, take the train to Vapi, then take the line 09024 train to Bhilad. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Bhilad via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Kalyan Jn, and Vapi in around 46h 48m.

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