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How to get fromMumbai to Chilawby plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Mumbai to Chilaw by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BOM - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Chilawtaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    Rs 57,057–93,990

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thane to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Punnalaikkadduvan to Chilawbus bus
    41h 52m
    Rs 28,578–45,636

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
TicketRs 42,922Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,591.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Mumbai to Chilaw. However, you can take the bus to Domestic Airport Junction, walk to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Chilaw. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sion to Chilaw via Thane, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Punnalaikkadduvan in around 41h 52m.

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