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There are 8 ways to get from Meerut to Colombo by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DEL - CMB
    7h 49m
    Rs 66,108–106,171

  2. Train, ferry via Arakkonam

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Meerut City to Arakkonamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Arakkonam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 15h
    Rs 28,316–58,305

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 10h
    Rs 30,537–61,750

  4. Train to Hindon, fly

    1. Take the train from Meerut City to Ghaziabadtrain train
    2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HDO - CMB
    11h 13m
    Rs 76,033–116,927

  5. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Meerut APS College of Education to Rishikeshbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DED - CMB
    11h 22m
    Rs 82,126–138,787

  6. Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Meerut City to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXC - CMB
    12h 36m
    Rs 55,263–160,193

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Meerut City to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain train
    2. Take the train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 11h
    Rs 28,612–61,903

  8. Bus, train, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Meerut APS College of Education to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Bhopalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Mannarguditrain train
    4. Drive from Mannargudi to Nagapattinamcar car
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 14h
    Rs 33,740–62,526

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRs 53,014Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,516.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Meerut to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Kashmiri Gate, walk to Kashmere Gate, take the subway to New Delhi, take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meerut to Colombo Fort via Kashmiri Gate, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi, New Delhi, Villupuram Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 2d 10h.

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