What is the cheapest way to get from Alipurduar to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Alipurduar to Colombo is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 70000 and takes 2 days 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Alipurduar to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Alipurduar to Colombo is to drive and fly which takes 10h 17m and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 210000.

How far is it from Alipurduar to Colombo?

The distance between Alipurduar and Colombo is 2541 km.

How do I travel from Alipurduar to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Alipurduar to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2 days 13h and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 70000.

How long does it take to get from Alipurduar to Colombo?

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Alipurduar to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1460+ hotels available in Colombo.

Alipurduar to Colombo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Alipurduar to Colombo by train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from New Alipurduar to New Jalpaiguritrain
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXB - CMB
10h 44m
Rs 57,143–176,444
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from New Alipurduar to Peramburtrain
2. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
2d 13h
Rs 27,516–66,497
Bus, train, drive, ferry
1. Take the bus from Khagrabari to Kolkatabus
2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Pondicherrytrain
3. Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus
4. Drive from Myladuthurai to Nagapattinamcar
5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
2d 12h
Rs 32,448–54,249
Drive to Saidpur Airport, fly
1. Drive from Alipurduar to Saidpur Airport (SPD)car
2. Fly from Saidpur Airport (SPD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane SPD - CMB
10h 17m
Rs 68,776–208,621
Train to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New Alipurduar to Kamakhyatrain
2. Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane GAU - CMB
15h 33m
Rs 52,264–156,511
Train, ferry via Pallāvaram
1. Take the train from New Alipurduar to Tambaramtrain
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
2d 21h
Rs 27,682–67,608

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

40Weekly Planes

7h 13mAverage Duration

Rs 47,697Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alipurduar to Colombo.

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Distance: 2,540.9 km
Duration: 10h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Alipurduar to Colombo. However, you can take the train to New Jalpaiguri, take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alipurduar to Pettah via Khagrabari, Kolkata, Babughat Bus Stand, Howrah Station, Howrah Jn, Pondicherry, Puducherry, Myladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 2d 12h.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
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Train from New Alipurduar to New Jalpaiguri

Ave. Duration: 2h 43m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: Rs 500–4,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 500–650
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,500–1,900
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,000–2,600
First Class (1A): Rs 3,300–4,200

Train from Howrah Jn to Pondicherry

Ave. Duration: 32h 20m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 2,700–21,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 2,700–3,300
Third AC (3A): Rs 7,000–8,500
Second AC (2A): Rs 9,500–13,000
First Class (1A): Rs 16,000–21,000

Train from New Alipurduar to Kamakhya

Ave. Duration: 5h 27m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: Rs 650–5,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 650–800
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,800–2,300
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,500–3,200
First Class (1A): Rs 4,100–5,500

Train from New Alipurduar to Perambur

Ave. Duration: 39h 56m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 3,300–25,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,300–3,900
Third AC (3A): Rs 8,000–11,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 11,000–15,000
First Class (1A): Rs 20,000–25,000

Train from Perambur to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 7h 28m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 800–6,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 800–950
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,100–2,700
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,900–3,700
First Class (1A): Rs 4,800–6,500

Train from New Alipurduar to Tambaram

Ave. Duration: 2d
Frequency: Twice a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,500–27,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,500–4,200
Third AC (3A): Rs 8,500–11,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 12,000–16,000
First Class (1A): Rs 21,000–27,000

Train from Tambaram to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 6h 10m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 750–6,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 750–900
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,000–2,500
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,800–3,500
First Class (1A): Rs 4,600–6,000

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How to get fromAlipurduar to Colomboby train, plane, bus, car or ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Alipurduar to Colombo by train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly

Train, ferry

Bus, train, drive, ferry

Drive to Saidpur Airport, fly

Train to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, fly

Train, ferry via Pallāvaram