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Fly to Mana Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mana Airport (RPR)plane CMB - RPR
2. Take the train from Raipur Jn to Bilaspur Jntrain
3. Take the train from Bilaspur Jn to Korbatrain
10h 16m
₹19,424–66,025
Train, ferry
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 Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Chennai Central to Korbatrain
2d
₹7,886–18,443
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Balharshahtrain
4. Take the train from Chanda Fort to Korbatrain
46h 36m
₹8,481–16,035
Fly to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)plane CMB - NAG
2. Take the train from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Jn. to Korbatrain
15h 37m
₹18,434–55,975

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mana Airport (RPR) flights

47Weekly Planes

6h 57mAverage Duration

₹16,635Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Korba.

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Distance: 1,819.7 km
Duration: 10h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Korba. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Mana Airport (RPR), take the taxi to Raipur Jn, take the train to Bilaspur Jn, then take the train to Korba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Korba via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Balharshah, and Chanda Fort in around 46h 36m.

Airlines

Train operators

Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from Raipur Jn to Bilaspur Jn

Ave. Duration: 1h 40m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: ₹140–1,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹140–180
Third AC (3A): ₹410–550
Second AC (2A): ₹550–700
First Class (1A): ₹900–1,200

Train from Bilaspur Jn to Korba

Ave. Duration: 1h 40m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: ₹140–1,100
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹140–170
Third AC (3A): ₹390–490
Second AC (2A): ₹500–700
First Class (1A): ₹850–1,100

Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Balharshah

Ave. Duration: 20h 15m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹550–4,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹550–650
Third AC (3A): ₹1,400–1,800
Second AC (2A): ₹1,900–2,500
First Class (1A): ₹3,300–4,200

Train from Chanda Fort to Korba

Ave. Duration: 10h 48m
Frequency: Twice a week
Estimated price: ₹330–2,600
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹330–390
Third AC (3A): ₹850–1,100
Second AC (2A): ₹1,200–1,500
First Class (1A): ₹2,000–2,600

Train from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari Jn. to Korba

Ave. Duration: 9h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹290–2,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹290–340
Third AC (3A): ₹750–950
Second AC (2A): ₹1,000–1,400
First Class (1A): ₹1,700–2,200

Train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram

Ave. Duration: 6h 8m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹220–1,700
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹220–270
Third AC (3A): ₹600–750
Second AC (2A): ₹800–1,100
First Class (1A): ₹1,300–1,700

Train from Chennai Central to Korba

Ave. Duration: 27h 25m
Frequency: Twice a week
Estimated price: ₹650–5,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹650–850
Third AC (3A): ₹1,700–2,200
Second AC (2A): ₹2,500–3,100
First Class (1A): ₹4,200–5,500

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Korba(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Korba is a city and an industrial area in Korba District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Korba was part of Bilaspur District before 25 May 1998. It was later designated as a separate district for ease of administration, but is still under Bilaspur Division. Korba is called power capital of Chhattisgarh due to its Coal reserves and Industrial base for multiple thermal based power plants from Public sector like NTPC Limited, CSEB from State of Chhattisgarh as well as from private sector apart from Power plants Korba has the Asia's second largest and India's largest open cast coal mine in Gevra area of Korba Coalfield. Korba produces 140 Million tons of coal every year which accounts for 17% of Country's total coal production and 85% of Chhattisgarh Coal production. BALCO Private owned Aluminium producer has its smelter Aluminium Plant in Korba. Here mainly the protected tribal tribe Korwa (Pahadi Korwa) resides. Korba district is blessed by lush green forests from all around, a large population of tribals is found here. The tribals here prefer to live in harmony with the environment in the forest area due to which they have retained their distinctive cultural characteristics and traditional practices.

Things to do in Korba

Dr Shyama Prasad Mukharjee Thermal Power Station(Opens in a new window)

The Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Thermal Power Station is a 500-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station at Korba East in Chhattisgarh, India. The power station is owned and operated by Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company, publicly owned generation utility formed in 2009 following the restructuring of the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board.

Places to stay in Korba

Hotel Green Park(Opens in a new window)

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