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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kathmandu by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CMB - KTM
    4h 37m
    $277–442

  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 Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Shahganj Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Shahganj Jn to Gorakhpurtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    3d 8h
    $91–225

  3. Train, ferry, drive

    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 Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Prayagraj Chheokitrain train
    5. Take the train from Prayagraj Chheoki to Raxaul Jntrain train
    6. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    2d 20h
    $102–211

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Nagpurtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nagpur, Maharashtra to Gorakhpurbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Swoyambhubus bus
    3d 2h

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,395.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kathmandu, Nepal?

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) twice daily.

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