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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IDR - CMB
    5h 25m
    Rs 55,680–140,217

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lakshmibai Ngr 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 1h
    Rs 27,770–52,203

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Indore to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Indore to Bhopalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhopal to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 8h

Indore (IDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRs 46,207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,816.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Indore (IDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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