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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Muzaffarpur is to train and ferry which costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 2 days 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Muzaffarpur is to fly and train which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹21,000 - ₹65,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Muzaffarpur?

The distance between Colombo and Muzaffarpur is 2234 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Muzaffarpur without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 2 days 14h and costs ₹9,500 - ₹19,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Colombo to Muzaffarpur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Muzaffarpur?

There are 29+ hotels available in Muzaffarpur.

Colombo to Muzaffarpur - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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

Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane CMB - PAT
2. Take the train from Sonpur Jn to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
8h 9m
₹21,250–64,705
Train, ferry
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 Arakkonamtrain
4. Take the train from Arakkonam to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
2d 17h
₹8,170–19,880
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
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 Hatiatrain
5. Take the bus from Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk to Gandhi Maidanbus
6. Take the train from Hajipur Jn to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
2d 14h
₹9,878–18,193
Fly to Darbhanga Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Darbhanga Airport (DBR)plane CMB - DBR
2. Take the train from Samastipur Jn to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
9h 37m
₹23,140–70,385

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) flights

45Weekly Planes

7h 35mAverage Duration

₹18,605Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Muzaffarpur.

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Distance: 2,233.8 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Muzaffarpur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT), take the taxi to Sonpur Jn, then take the train to Muzaffarpur Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Muzaffarpur Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Renigunta Jn, Hatia, Ranchi Kanta Toli Chowk, Gandhi Maidan, and Hajipur Jn in around 2d 14h.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from Sonpur Jn to Muzaffarpur Jn

Ave. Duration: 58 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: ₹120–1,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹120–150
Third AC (3A): ₹360–450
Second AC (2A): ₹490–650
First Class (1A): ₹750–1,000

Train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jn

Ave. Duration: 10h 23m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹280–2,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹280–340
Third AC (3A): ₹750–950
Second AC (2A): ₹1,000–1,300
First Class (1A): ₹1,700–2,200

Train from Renigunta Jn to Hatia

Ave. Duration: 27h 5m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: ₹650–5,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹650–800
Third AC (3A): ₹1,700–2,100
Second AC (2A): ₹2,400–3,100
First Class (1A): ₹4,100–5,500

Train from Hajipur Jn to Muzaffarpur Jn

Ave. Duration: 43 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: ₹120–1,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹120–150
Third AC (3A): ₹360–450
Second AC (2A): ₹480–600
First Class (1A): ₹750–1,000

Train from Samastipur Jn to Muzaffarpur Jn

Ave. Duration: 45 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: ₹120–1,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹120–150
Third AC (3A): ₹360–440
Second AC (2A): ₹480–600
First Class (1A): ₹750–1,000

Train from Nagappattinam to Arakkonam

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹260–2,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹260–310
Third AC (3A): ₹650–850
Second AC (2A): ₹950–1,200
First Class (1A): ₹1,500–2,000

Train from Arakkonam to Muzaffarpur Jn

Ave. Duration: 43h 10m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,000–7,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹1,000–1,200
Third AC (3A): ₹2,500–3,100
Second AC (2A): ₹3,500–4,500
First Class (1A): ₹6,000–7,500

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