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

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

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  1. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane CMB - IXR
    2. Take the train from Ranchi to Bokaro Stl Citytrain train
    7h 37m
    ₹24,294–69,951

  2. Train, ferry via Arakkonam

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Arakkonamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Arakkonam to Bokaro Stl Citytrain train
    2d 11h
    ₹8,144–15,751

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to Purulia Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Purulia Jn to Bokaro Stl Citytrain train
    2d 3h
    ₹8,174–15,951

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kolkata to Bokarobus bus
    2d 15h

  5. Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane plane CMB - RDP
    2. Take the train from Andal Jn to Phulwartanrtrain train
    10h 15m
    ₹26,804–75,581

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,993Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,047.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bokāro. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), take the taxi to Ranchi, take the train to Bokaro Stl City, then take the taxi to Bokāro. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Bokāro via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tambaram, Purulia Jn, and Bokaro Stl City in around 2d 3h.

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