How to get fromColombo to Bhopalby plane, bus, ferry or train

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Bhopal by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO)plane CMB - BHO
6h 6m
₹18,089–26,657
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Bhopal Jntrain
43h 35m
₹8,341–13,736

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) flights

56Weekly Planes

7h 55mAverage Duration

₹12,132Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Bhopal.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,856 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Bhopal, India

Discover how to get to attractions and hotels near Bhopal.

Things to do in Bhopal

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya(Opens in a new window)

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) or National Museum of Humankind or Museum of Man is an anthropology museum located in Bhopal, India, to present an integrated story of the evolution of man and culture with special reference to India. It spreads over an area of about 200 acres on the Shyamla Hills in the city. This museum depicts the story of mankind in time and space. Located on Bhopal's upper lake, 'Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya' can be accessed either from Lake View Road or from another road near Demonstration School. IGRMS has a few permanent exhibitions, broadly categorized as a) Open-exhibitions, b) Indoor galleries (Veethi-Sankul and Bhopal Gallery) and c) Periodical/ Temporary exhibitions. It also has other exhibitions categorized as 1. Online exhibitions, 2. Travelling exhibitions, 3. Special exhibitions and 4. Ongoing exhibitions.

Van Vihar National Park(Opens in a new window)

Van Vihar National Park is a national park in central India. It is located in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. Declared a national park in 1983, it covers an area of about 4.45 km2. Although it has the status of a national park, Van Vihar is developed and managed as a modern zoological park, following the guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority. The animals are kept in their near natural habitat. Most of the animals are either orphaned brought from various parts of the state or those, which are exchanged from other zoos. No animal is deliberately captured from the forest. Van Vihar is unique because it allows easy access to the visitors through a road passing through the park, security of animals assured from poachers by building trenches and walls, chain-link fence and by providing natural habitat to the animals.

Bharat Bhavan(Opens in a new window)

Bharat Bhavan is an autonomous multi-arts complex and museum in Bhopal, India, established and funded by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Opened in 1982, facing the Upper Lake, Bhopal, it houses an art gallery, a fine art workshop, an open-air amphitheatre, a studio theatre, an auditorium, a museum tribal and folk art, libraries of Indian poetry, classical music as well as folk music.

Gandhi Medical College(Opens in a new window)

Gandhi Medical College (Hindi: गांधी चिकित्सा महाविद्यालय, भोपाल, GMC) is among the oldest and most prestigious medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh and in India, at Fatehgarh, Royal Market Area, Bhopal.

Places to stay in Bhopal

Lago villa(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Jehan Numa Palace Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

FabHotel Prime President- Bhopal Railway Station(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

The Bhopal Grande(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Colombo to Bhopal easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Colombo to Bhopal right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.