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 via Delhi which costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000 and takes 2 days 15h.

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 9h 26m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹36,000.

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 via Delhi which takes 2 days 15h and costs ₹8,000 - ₹22,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Colombo to Amritsar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Amritsar?

There are 491+ hotels available in Amritsar.

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

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

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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
9h 26m
₹17,670–35,155
Train, ferry via Delhi
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 Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to New Delhitrain
5. Take the train from New Delhi to Amritsar Jntrain
2d 15h
₹8,300–21,380
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
12h 53m
₹29,350–90,205
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 Myladuthuraicar
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus
5. Take the train from Pondicherry to New Delhitrain
6. Take the bus from FlixBus Delhi Kashmere Gate ISBT to FlixBus Amritsar - ISBT/Mahan Singh Gatebus
2d 17h
₹9,702–18,593
Train, ferry
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 6h
₹8,450–22,680

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

42Weekly Planes

9h 6mAverage Duration

₹20,307Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Amritsar.

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Distance: 2,823.9 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, 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
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Train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jn

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹170–1,400
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹170–210
Third AC (3A): ₹480–600
Second AC (2A): ₹650–850
First Class (1A): ₹1,000–1,400

Train from Villupuram Jn to New Delhi

Ave. Duration: 37h 48m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹950–7,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹950–1,200
Third AC (3A): ₹2,400–3,000
Second AC (2A): ₹3,400–4,300
First Class (1A): ₹5,500–7,500

Train from New Delhi to Amritsar Jn

Ave. Duration: 6h 35m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: ₹270–2,100
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹270–320
Third AC (3A): ₹700–900
Second AC (2A): ₹1,000–1,300
First Class (1A): ₹1,600–2,100

Train from Jammu Tawi to Amritsar Jn

Ave. Duration: 5h
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: ₹180–1,400
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

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

Train from Pondicherry to New Delhi

Ave. Duration: 38h 25m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹950–7,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹950–1,200
Third AC (3A): ₹2,400–3,100
Second AC (2A): ₹3,500–4,400
First Class (1A): ₹5,500–7,500

Train from Villupuram Jn to Firozpur Cant

Ave. Duration: 2d 7h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,200–9,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

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: 4h 5m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: ₹170–1,400
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹170–210
Third AC (3A): ₹490–600
Second AC (2A): ₹650–850
First Class (1A): ₹1,100–1,400

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