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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ranchi is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ranchi is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹38,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Ranchi?

The distance between Colombo and Ranchi is 1924 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Ranchi without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 47h 48m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Colombo to Ranchi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ranchi?

There are 87+ hotels available in Ranchi.

Colombo to Ranchi - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CMB - IXR
5h 23m
₹18,944–37,495
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 Renigunta Jntrain
4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Hatiatrain
2d 3h
₹7,836–18,043
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Tambaram to Rourkelatrain
5. Take the train from Rourkela to Hatiatrain
47h 48m
₹8,411–15,335
Train, ferry via Arakkonam
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Arakkonamtrain
4. Take the train from Arakkonam to Ranchitrain
2d 7h
₹7,866–17,843

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights

54Weekly Planes

7h 50mAverage Duration

₹19,159Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Ranchi.

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Distance: 1,924 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Train operators

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

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 Tambaram to Rourkela

Ave. Duration: 25h 22m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹650–4,900
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹650–800
Third AC (3A): ₹1,600–2,100
Second AC (2A): ₹2,300–2,900
First Class (1A): ₹3,900–4,900

Train from Rourkela to Hatia

Ave. Duration: 2h 25m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: ₹160–1,300
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹160–200
Third AC (3A): ₹460–600
Second AC (2A): ₹600–800
First Class (1A): ₹1,000–1,300

Train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jn

Ave. Duration: 10h 23m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹280–2,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹280–340
Third AC (3A): ₹750–950
Second AC (2A): ₹1,000–1,300
First Class (1A): ₹1,700–2,200

Train from Renigunta Jn to Hatia

Ave. Duration: 27h 5m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: ₹650–5,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹650–800
Third AC (3A): ₹1,700–2,100
Second AC (2A): ₹2,400–3,100
First Class (1A): ₹4,100–5,500

Train from Nagappattinam to Arakkonam

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹260–2,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹260–310
Third AC (3A): ₹650–850
Second AC (2A): ₹950–1,200
First Class (1A): ₹1,500–2,000

Train from Arakkonam to Ranchi

Ave. Duration: 33h 30m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹700–5,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹700–850
Third AC (3A): ₹1,800–2,300
Second AC (2A): ₹2,600–3,300
First Class (1A): ₹4,300–5,500

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

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

Fly

Train, ferry

Bus, ferry, train

Train, ferry via Arakkonam