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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Darjeeling is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 2 days 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Darjeeling is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹42,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Darjeeling?

The distance between Colombo and Darjeeling is 2444 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Darjeeling without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 2 days 13h and costs ₹10,000 - ₹23,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Colombo to Darjeeling, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Darjeeling?

There are 873+ hotels available in Darjeeling.

Colombo to Darjeeling - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)CMB - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeeling
6h 55m
₹18,406–41,480
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram
4. Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguri
5. Take the bus from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling
2d 18h
₹8,165–19,627
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jn
4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to New Jalpaiguri
5. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling
2d 13h
₹10,680–22,687

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

50Weekly Planes

7h 19mAverage Duration

₹13,829Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Darjeeling.

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Distance: 2,443.9 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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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