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How to get fromColombo to Sikkimby plane, taxi, train, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Sikkim by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)planeCMB - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi
    7h 4m
    ₹22,890–55,252

  2. Train, ferry, 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 Tambaramtrain
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguritrain
    5. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus
    2d 20h
    ₹8,481–20,173

  3. Train, ferry, 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 Renigunta Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
    5. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi
    2d 13h
    ₹12,181–24,493

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,519Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Sikkim. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Jorethang. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Renigunta Jn, take the train to New Jalpaiguri, then take the taxi to Gangtok.

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