Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ranala

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Colombo to Ranala by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

  1. Fly to Surat, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Surat (STV)plane plane CMB - STV
    2. Take the train from Udhna Jn to Sindkhedatrain train
    11h 19m
    ₹23,470–75,312

  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 Villupuram Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Jalgaon Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Jalgaon Jn to Sindkhedatrain train
    2d 4h
    ₹8,156–18,778

  3. Train, ferry via Ballālpur

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Balharshahtrain train
    4. Take the train from Balharshah to Sindkhedatrain train
    45h 16m
    ₹8,166–18,278

  4. Fly to Civil Airport Harni, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Civil Airport Harni (BDQ)plane plane CMB - BDQ
    2. Take the train from Vadodara Jn to Sindkhedatrain train
    11h 24m
    ₹21,430–70,602

  5. Fly to Indore, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Indore (IDR)plane plane CMB - IDR
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Indore - Rajendra Nagar to FlixBus Shirpur - NMIMS Collegebus bus
    12h 14m
    ₹16,555–33,903

  6. Fly to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)plane plane CMB - AMD
    2. Take the train from Ahmedabad Jn to Sindkhedatrain train
    13h 14m
    ₹15,580–28,032

  7. Fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane CMB - BOM
    2. Take the train from Bandra Terminus to Sindkhedatrain train
    12h 56m
    ₹14,260–30,642

  8. Fly to Ozar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ozar Airport (ISK)plane plane CMB - ISK
    2. Take the train from Nasik Road to Jalgaon Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Jalgaon Jn to Sindkhedatrain train
    11h 51m
    ₹16,720–49,622

  9. Fly to Aurangabad Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane plane CMB - IXU
    2. Take the train from Aurangabad to Manmad Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Jalgaon Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Jalgaon Jn to Sindkhedatrain train
    13h 22m
    ₹19,670–62,432

  10. 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 Pune Jntrain train
    4. Take the bus from FlixBus Pune - Berman Chowk Aundh to FlixBus Shirpur - NMIMS Collegebus bus
    2d 1h
    ₹9,040–14,805

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Surat (STV) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,440Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ranala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Surat (STV), take the taxi to Udhna Jn, take the train to Sindkheda, then take the taxi to Ranala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Ranala via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Balharshah, and Sindkheda in around 45h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Colombo

Trips to Ranala

Popular routes