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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CCU - CMB
    7h 45m
    Rs 63,930–94,072

  2. Ferry, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn 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
    3d 2h
    Rs 27,676–52,184

  3. Ferry, train via Chennai

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Andul to Peramburtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 1h
    Rs 28,066–56,084

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 5h

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Erode Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 4h
    Rs 27,976–55,484

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRs 55,726Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kolkata to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,995.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 2 hours.

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