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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 30m
    ₹14,599–29,091

  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 3m
    ₹7,553–14,697

  3. 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 11m
    ₹17,720–37,171

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kalyan Jntrain train
    2d
    ₹8,395–13,483

  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
    ₹7,594–13,797

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,589.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 3 hours.

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