How to get fromColombo to Pokharaby plane, train, ferry, bus, taxi, car or night bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Colombo to Pokhara by plane, train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, or night bus

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Fly to Pokhara Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane CMB - PKR
6h 4m
$293–1,240
Train, ferry, bus, night bus
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 Kalyan Jntrain
4. Take the train from Kalyan Jn to Barhnitrain
5. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Kathmandu Balajubus
6. Take the night bus from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu to Pokharanightbus
3d 18h
$119–228
Train, ferry, bus, taxi via Itārsi
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 Itarsi Jntrain
4. Take the train from Itarsi Jn to Barhnitrain
5. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Nayagaunbus
6. Take the taxi from Nayagaun to Pokharataxi
2d 18h
Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane CMB - KTM
2. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamanabus
3. Take the taxi from Manakamana to Pokharataxi
8h 29m
$361–526
Fly to Gorakhpur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)plane CMB - GOP
2. Drive from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Pokharacar
10h 56m
$323–988
Fly to Bharatpur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane CMB - BHR
2. Take the taxi from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Pokharataxi
7h 37m
$538–2,033
Fly to Bhairawa, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane CMB - BWA
2. Take the taxi from Bhairawa (BWA) to Pokharataxi
8h 48m
$378–1,193
Bus, ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Ayodhyatrain
5. Take the taxi from Ayodhya to Balrampurtaxi
6. Take the train from Balrampur to Barhnitrain
7. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Butwalbus
8. Take the taxi from Butwal to Pokharataxi
2d 20h
Train, ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Salem Jntrain
4. Take the train from Salem Jn to Gonda Jntrain
5. Take the train from Gonda Jn to Barhnitrain
6. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Butwalbus
7. Take the taxi from Butwal to Pokharataxi
3d 2h

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights

21Weekly Planes

8h 27mAverage Duration

$265Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Pokhara.

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Distance: 2,418.8 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Buddha Air Ltd, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Train operators

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

Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Itarsi Jn

Ave. Duration: 29h 5m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $7–60
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $7–10
Third AC (3A): $19–24
Second AC (2A): $27–35
First Class (1A): $45–60

Train from Itarsi Jn to Barhni

Ave. Duration: 16h 20m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $4–35
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $4–6
Third AC (3A): $11–15
Second AC (2A): $16–21
First Class (1A): $28–35

Train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai J

Ave. Duration: 1h 38m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $1–11
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $1–2
Third AC (3A): $3–5
Second AC (2A): $5–7
First Class (1A): $8–11

Train from Mayiladuturai J to Ayodhya

Ave. Duration: 44h 13m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $11–85
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $11–13
Third AC (3A): $27–35
Second AC (2A): $35–50
First Class (1A): $65–85

Train from Balrampur to Barhni

Ave. Duration: 1h 6m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $1–11
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $1–2
Third AC (3A): $3–5
Second AC (2A): $5–7
First Class (1A): $8–11

Train from Nagappattinam to Salem Jn

Ave. Duration: 9h 12m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $2–19
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $2–3
Third AC (3A): $6–8
Second AC (2A): $8–11
First Class (1A): $14–19

Train from Salem Jn to Gonda Jn

Ave. Duration: 42h 25m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: $10–85
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $10–13
Third AC (3A): $27–35
Second AC (2A): $35–50
First Class (1A): $65–85

Train from Gonda Jn to Barhni

Ave. Duration: 1h 48m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $1–12
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $1–2
Third AC (3A): $4–6
Second AC (2A): $5–8
First Class (1A): $9–12

Train from Nagappattinam to Kalyan Jn

Ave. Duration: 28h 32m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $7–55
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $7–9
Third AC (3A): $18–23
Second AC (2A): $25–35
First Class (1A): $40–55

Train from Kalyan Jn to Barhni

Ave. Duration: 27h 40m
Frequency: 6 times a week
Estimated price: $7–55
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $7–9
Third AC (3A): $18–23
Second AC (2A): $26–35
First Class (1A): $40–55

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Pokhara(opens in a new window), Nepal(opens in a new window)

Known as the gateway to the Himalayas, Pokhara in central Nepal is popular with adventure travellers due to the town’s proximity to the the Annapurna Range with three of the 10 highest mountains in the world (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu) within easy reach. Soak up the magnificence of Lake Phewa, the second largest in Nepal, or head to the top of the World Peace Pagoda, built by Buddhist monks. Take in the breathtaking views of the Annapurna massif from Sarangkot village – a truly unique experience.

Things to do in Pokhara

Sarankot(Opens in a new window)

Sarangkot is a former Village Development Committee west of Pokhara in Kaski District Gandaki Zone. In 2015, it was annexed to Pokhara 26. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a total population of 5,060 with 1,010 individual households.

Phewa Lake(Opens in a new window)

Phewa Lake, Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal located in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot. The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserve, therefore, the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. It is the second largest lake in Nepal, the largest in Gandaki Zone followed by Begnas Lake. Phewa lake is located at an altitude of 742 m and covers an area of about 5.23 km2. It has an average depth of about 8.6 m and a maximum depth of 24 m. Maximum water capacity of the lake is approximately 43000000 m3. The Annapurna range on the north is only about 28 km (linear distance) away from the lake. The lake is also famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Taal Barahi Temple is situated on an island in the lake.

International Mountain Museum(Opens in a new window)

The International Mountain Museum is a museum located in Pokhara, Nepal.

Davis Falls(Opens in a new window)

Davi's Falls or Devi's Falls (Nepali: पाताले छाँगो) is a waterfall located at Pokhara in Kaski District, Nepal.

Places to stay in Pokhara

$218

Sarangkot Mountain Lodge(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

$57

Himalayan Front Hotel by KGH Group(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

$33

Hotel pristine Himalaya(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

$49

Hotel Pauwa Pokhara(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

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