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How to get fromColombo to Bagdograby plane, train, ferry, bus or night bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Bagdogra by plane, train, ferry, bus, or night bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)planeCMB - IXB
    5h 45m
    ₹16,765–43,276

  2. Train, ferry via Pallāvaram

    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 Tambaramtrain
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguritrain
    2d 14h
    ₹8,279–19,731

  3. 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 Renigunta Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
    2d 12h
    ₹8,289–19,731

  4. Bus, ferry, train, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to Santragachi Jntrain
    5. Take the night bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Bagdogra Bihar Morenightbus
    2d 12h
    ₹9,510–17,221

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket₹13,869Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bagdogra, West Bengal, India?

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Express, and five other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) every 4 hours.

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