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

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

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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
$312–839
Train, ferry, drive, 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 Renigunta Jntrain
4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Raxaul Jntrain
5. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Narkatiaganj Jntrain
6. Drive from Narkatiaganj Jn to Chitwancar
7. Take the bus from Chitwan to Pokharabus
4d 1h
$114–237
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 19h
Bus, ferry, drive, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Mannargudicar
4. Take the train from Mannargudi to Bhopal Jntrain
5. Take the bus from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Gorakhpurbus
6. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Barhnitrain
7. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Butwalbus
8. Take the taxi from Butwal to Pokharataxi
3d 2h
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
$360–555
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
$657–1,732
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 57m
$332–837
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
$397–892
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 Katpadi Jntrain
4. Take the train from Katpadi 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
2d 21h

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

19Weekly Planes

8h 21mAverage Duration

$285Cheapest 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 35m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $7–60
Website: irctc.co.in

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 41m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $4–35
Website: irctc.co.in

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

Train from Mannargudi to Bhopal Jn

Ave. Duration: 32h 15m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $8–65
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: $8–10
Third AC (3A): $20–26
Second AC (2A): $29–40
First Class (1A): $50–65

Train from Gorakhpur to Barhni

Ave. Duration: 2h 4m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $1–12
Website: irctc.co.in

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

Train from Nagappattinam to Katpadi Jn

Ave. Duration: 7h 40m
Frequency: 3 times a week
Estimated price: $2–19
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: $2–3
Third AC (3A): $6–8
Second AC (2A): $9–12
First Class (1A): $15–19

Train from Katpadi Jn to Gonda Jn

Ave. Duration: 39h 20m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: $10–80
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: $10–12
Third AC (3A): $25–35
Second AC (2A): $35–45
First Class (1A): $60–80

Train from Gonda Jn to Barhni

Ave. Duration: 1h 48m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $1–12
Website: irctc.co.in

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

Train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jn

Ave. Duration: 10h 15m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: $2–22
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: $2–4
Third AC (3A): $7–10
Second AC (2A): $10–14
First Class (1A): $17–22

Train from Renigunta Jn to Raxaul Jn

Ave. Duration: 2d 8h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $12–90
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: $12–14
Third AC (3A): $29–40
Second AC (2A): $40–55
First Class (1A): $70–90

Train from Raxaul Jn to Narkatiaganj Jn

Ave. Duration: 1h 40m
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: $1–10
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: $1–2
Third AC (3A): $3–5
Second AC (2A): $4–7
First Class (1A): $7–10

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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.

Places to stay in Pokhara

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

9.0Fabulous

Sarangkot Mountain Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Hotel Brisha Sarangkot(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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9.5Superb

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