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

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

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  1. Fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane CMB - BOM
    2. Take the train from Chunabatti to Nerultrain train
    5h 13m
    ₹14,823–30,321

  2. Train, ferry

    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 Panveltrain train
    46h 43m
    ₹7,551–13,036

  3. Train, ferry via Thane

    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
    46h 28m
    ₹7,552–12,981

  4. Fly to Pune Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane plane CMB - PNQ
    2. Take the train from Pune Jn to Thanetrain train
    8h 44m
    ₹17,756–36,381

  5. 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
    46h 36m
    ₹8,041–12,970

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

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,595.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Nerul. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), walk to Vileparle, take the bus to Sion, walk to Chunabatti, then take the train to Nerul. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Nerul via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thane in around 46h 28m.

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