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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mumbai by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane CMB - BOM
    3h 38m
    ₹15,866–30,291

  2. Train, ferry via Thane

    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 Thanetrain train
    47h 12m
    ₹7,560–13,065

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kalyan Jntrain train
    47h 27m
    ₹8,122–13,466

  4. 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 Bandra Terminustrain train
    2d 3h
    ₹7,607–13,035

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,680Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,573 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) every 2 hours.

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