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How to get fromColombo to Luklaby plane, unknown, train, ferry, car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Lukla by plane, unknown, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)planeCMB - KTM
    2. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luklaunknown
    6h 38m

  2. Train, ferry, drive, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Nagpurtrain
    4. Take the train from Nagpur to Siliguri Jntrain
    5. Drive from Siliguri Jn to Yadong Xiancar
    6. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
    7. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
    8. Walk from Zhangmu to Luklaunknown
    4d

  3. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)planeCMB - IXB
    2. Walk from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Luklaunknown
    9h 33m

  4. Fly to Tumlingtar, travel

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tumlingtar (TMI)planeCMB - TMI
    2. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Luklaunknown
    18h 30m

  5. Fly to Darbhanga Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Darbhanga Airport (DBR)planeCMB - DBR
    2. Walk from Darbhanga Airport (DBR) to Luklaunknown
    9h 28m

  6. Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)planeCMB - PAT
    2. Walk from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Luklaunknown
    11h 2m

  7. Train, ferry, drive, bus, travel via Kalyān

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kalyan Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Kalyan Jn to Siliguri Jntrain
    5. Drive from Siliguri Jn to Yadong Xiancar
    6. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
    7. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
    8. Walk from Zhangmu to Luklaunknown
    4d 16h

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Lukla. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), then travel to Lukla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Lukla via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, Nagpur, Siliguri Jn, Yadong Xian, Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Zhangmu in around 4d.

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