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How to get fromColombo to Nagpurby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Nagpur by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)plane plane CMB - NAG
    5h 52m
    ₹17,814–50,335

  2. Train, ferry

    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 Thiruvarur Jn to Nagpurtrain train
    37h 27m
    ₹7,599–13,148

  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 to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Nagpurbus bus
    39h 26m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,753Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,591.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) every 4 hours.

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