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How to get fromColombo to Mumbai Centralby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Mumbai Central by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane CMB - BOM
    4h 29m
    ₹14,673–27,178

  2. Train, ferry via Thane

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanetrain train
    47h 5m
    ₹7,565–14,726

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mumbai, Maharashtrabus bus
    2d 3h

  4. Fly to Pune Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane plane CMB - PNQ
    2. Take the train from Pune Jn to Dadartrain train
    9h 7m
    ₹18,794–38,258

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Bandra Terminustrain train
    2d 3h
    ₹7,606–13,826

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,581Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,589 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) every 2 hours.

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