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

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Srilanka to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car car
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXB - CMB
    7h 57m
    Rs 61,022–164,643

  2. Train, ferry via Pallāvaram

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galgalia to Kishanganjtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kishanganj to Tambaramtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 19h
    Rs 30,533–64,334

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galgalia to Kishanganjtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kishanganj 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 14h
    Rs 30,683–65,334

  4. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Srilanka to Siliguricar car
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 19h

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galgalia to Patna Jntrain train
    2. Take the bus from Patna 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
    3d 6h

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,181Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Srilanka to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,441.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Srilanka to Colombo. However, you can drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Srilanka to Colombo Fort via Galgalia, Kishanganj, Erode Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 2d 14h.

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