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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Korba is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Korba is to fly and train which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹46,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Korba?

The distance between Colombo and Korba is 1820 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Korba without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2 days 0h and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Colombo to Korba, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Korba?

There are two+ hotels available in Korba.

Colombo to Korba - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Korba by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mana Airport (RPR)CMB - RPR
2. Take the train from Raipur Jn to Korba
11h 6m
₹14,748–45,626
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram
4. Take the train from Chennai Central to Korba
2d
₹7,878–18,366
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Madhya Kailash
4. Take the bus from Madhya Kailash to Afzalgunj
5. Take the train from Kacheguda to Korba
47h 45m
₹9,715–15,055

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

48Weekly Planes

7h 42mAverage Duration

₹11,791Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,819.7 km
Duration: 11h 6m

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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Mana Airport (RPR), take the taxi to Raipur Jn, then take the train to Korba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Korba via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Madhya Kailash, Afzalgunj, and Kacheguda in around 47h 45m.

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