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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CMB - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethangtaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    ₹25,346–62,609

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    5. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 21h
    ₹8,431–18,104

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 11h

  4. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    5. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtoktaxi taxi
    2d 13h
    ₹12,171–21,654

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹19,296Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Sikkim.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,472.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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 Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Jorethang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Deorali Bus Stop via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Siliguri, West Bengal, and Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand in around 2d 11h.

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