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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Amritsar is to train and ferry which costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 2 days 23h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Amritsar is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹55,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Amritsar?

The distance between Colombo and Amritsar is 2824 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Amritsar without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2 days 23h and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Colombo to Amritsar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Amritsar?

There are 468+ hotels available in Amritsar.

Colombo to Amritsar - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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

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Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)plane CMB - ATQ
8h 6m
₹19,584–52,054
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Jalandhar Canttrain
5. Take the train from Jalandhar Cant to Amritsar Jntrain
2d 23h
₹8,377–19,268
Bus, ferry, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Mannargudicar
4. Take the train from Mannargudi to Bhopal Jntrain
5. Take the bus from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Faridabad, Haryanabus
6. Take the bus from Faridabad, Haryana to Amritsar, Punjabbus
2d 21h
Fly to Jammu Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane CMB - IXJ
2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Amritsar Jntrain
14h 47m
₹26,054–31,804
Train, ferry via Villupuram
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Firozpur Canttrain
5. Take the train from Firozpur Cant to Amritsar Jntrain
3d 8h
₹8,467–19,968

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) flights

48Weekly Planes

8h 15mAverage Duration

₹17,770Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,824 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) every 4 hours.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from Mannargudi to Bhopal Jn

Ave. Duration: 32h 15m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹750–6,000
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: ₹750–950
Third AC (3A): ₹1,900–2,500
Second AC (2A): ₹2,800–3,500
First Class (1A): ₹4,700–6,000

Train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapali

Ave. Duration: 2h 35m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹150–1,200
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: ₹150–180
Third AC (3A): ₹420–550
Second AC (2A): ₹550–750
First Class (1A): ₹900–1,200

Train from Tiruchchirapali to Jalandhar Cant

Ave. Duration: 2d 4h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,200–9,500
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: ₹1,200–1,500
Third AC (3A): ₹3,000–3,800
Second AC (2A): ₹4,300–5,500
First Class (1A): ₹7,000–9,500

Train from Jalandhar Cant to Amritsar Jn

Ave. Duration: 1h 33m
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: ₹130–1,100
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: ₹130–160
Third AC (3A): ₹380–480
Second AC (2A): ₹500–650
First Class (1A): ₹800–1,100

Train from Jammu Tawi to Amritsar Jn

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹180–1,400
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: ₹180–220
Third AC (3A): ₹500–650
Second AC (2A): ₹650–850
First Class (1A): ₹1,100–1,400

Train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jn

Ave. Duration: 4h
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: ₹170–1,400
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: ₹170–210
Third AC (3A): ₹470–600
Second AC (2A): ₹600–800
First Class (1A): ₹1,000–1,400

Train from Villupuram Jn to Firozpur Cant

Ave. Duration: 2d 8h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,200–9,500
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: ₹1,200–1,500
Third AC (3A): ₹3,100–3,900
Second AC (2A): ₹4,400–5,500
First Class (1A): ₹7,500–9,500

Train from Firozpur Cant to Amritsar Jn

Ave. Duration: 6h
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: ₹200–1,600
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: ₹200–240
Third AC (3A): ₹550–700
Second AC (2A): ₹750–950
First Class (1A): ₹1,200–1,600

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How to get fromColombo to Amritsarby plane, bus, ferry, car, or train

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

Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

Train, ferry

Bus, ferry, drive, train

Fly to Jammu Airport, train

Train, ferry via Villupuram