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How to get fromDelhi to Colomboby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Hindon

    best
    1. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HDO - CMB
    7h 28m
    Rs 70,698–123,598

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 7h
    Rs 27,712–55,596

  3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DEL - CMB
    6h 13m
    Rs 58,625–111,163

  4. Bus, train, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Bhopal, Madhya Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Mannarguditrain train
    3. Drive from Mannargudi to Nagapattinamcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 15h
    Rs 36,395–58,572

Hindon (HDO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 61,685Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,456.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines fly from Hindon (HDO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily.

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