There are 7 ways to get from Mathrā to Colombo by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Mathrā to Munshipulia
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)LKO - CMB
9h 4mRs 55,168–79,070Taxi, train, ferry
cheapest- Take the taxi from Mathrā to Barabanki Jn
- Take the train from Barabanki Jn to Salem Jn
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinam
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
2d 16hRs 32,026–73,756Bus, train, drive, ferry
- Take the bus from Safdarganj to Ayodhya
- Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Mayiladuturai J
- Drive from Mayiladuturai J to Nagapattinam
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
2d 13hRs 35,125–61,902Bus to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Safdarganj to Ayodhya
- Fly from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)AYJ - CMB
10h 13mRs 46,315–130,932Train to Kanpur Airport, fly
- Take the train from Burhwal to Kanpur Central
- Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)KNU - CMB
13h 38mRs 49,204–150,296Train to Varanasi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Safdarganj to Babatpur
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)VNS - CMB
12h 59mRs 49,112–123,728Drive to Nepalgunj Airport, fly
- Drive from Mathrā to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)
- Fly from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)KEP - CMB
9h 19mRs 61,711–161,249
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mathrā to Colombo is to taxi and train and ferry which costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 75000 and takes 2 days 16h.
The fastest way to get from Mathrā to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 9h 4m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 80000.
The distance between Mathrā and Colombo is 2303 km.
The best way to get from Mathrā to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 2 days 16h and costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 75000.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Mathrā to Colombo, including transfers.
There are 1477+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Mathrā, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Mathrā to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Munshipulia, take the subway to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, walk to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mathrā to Pettah via Safdarganj, Ayodhya, Ayodhya Cantt, Mayiladuturai J, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 2d 13h.
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- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–100,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–100,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–120,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–110,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–150,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–100,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–120,000
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Kathmandu, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–140,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–120,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–110,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–110,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–130,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 43,000–150,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–150,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–130,000
Flights from Nepalgunj Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–150,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–60,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–60,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–60,000
Flights from Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Kanpur Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 41,000–130,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–110,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–110,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,600–28,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 3,600–4,300
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 9,000–12,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 13,000–16,000
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 21,000–28,000
Train from Burhwal to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–4,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,400–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,000–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,200–4,100
Train from Safdarganj to Babatpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,300–5,500
Train from Barabanki Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–27,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 3,400–4,100
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 8,500–11,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 12,000–16,000
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 21,000–27,000
Train from Salem Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–6,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 800–950
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,900–3,700
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,800–6,500
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–13,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 3,000–13,000
- Phone
- +91-522-2623578
- info@upsrtc.com
- Website
- upsrtc.up.gov.in
Bus from Safdarganj to Ayodhya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–1,100
- Website
- https://upsrtc.up.gov.in/
- Ordinary
- Rs 550–750
- Janrath
- Rs 750–1,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,510
- Schedules at
- shipindia.com
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–6,000
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