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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Paradeep to Bhubaneswartrain train
    2. Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BBI - CMB
    11h 25m
    Rs 59,112–165,181

  2. Train, ferry via Villupuram

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Paradeep to Bhubaneswartrain train
    2. Take the train from Bhubaneswar 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
    45h 35m
    Rs 27,677–52,146

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Paradeep to Bhubaneswartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 1h

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Paradeep to Cuttacktrain train
    2. Take the train from Cuttack 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
    47h 53m
    Rs 27,940–54,375

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Bengaluru

    1. Take the train from Paradeep to Cuttacktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cuttack to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 6h

Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 51,962Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Paradip to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,756.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Paradip to Colombo. However, you can take the train to Bhubaneswar, walk to Bhubaneswar station, take the line 11 bus to Acharaya Vihar Square, walk to Jaydev Vihar Square, take the line 10 bus to Biju Patnaik International Airport, walk to Bhubaneswar-Airport-BBI airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paradeep to Colombo Fort via Bhubaneswar, Villupuram Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 45h 35m.

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