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How to get fromColombo to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, train, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CMB - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    ₹19,409–48,484

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    5. Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingbus bus
    2d 18h
    ₹8,166–19,632

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    5. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    2d 13h
    ₹10,681–22,692

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Darjeeling. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Renigunta Jn, take the train to New Jalpaiguri, then take the taxi to Darjeeling.

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