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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Sikkim is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹8,000 - ₹21,000 and takes 2 days 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Sikkim is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 4m and costs ₹21,000 - ₹45,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Sikkim?

The distance between Colombo and Sikkim is 2472 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Sikkim without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 2 days 13h and costs ₹12,000 - ₹25,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Colombo to Sikkim, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sikkim?

There are 412+ hotels available in Sikkim.

Colombo to Sikkim - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)CMB - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jorethang
7h 4m
₹21,896–44,259
Train, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaram
4. Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguri
5. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stop
2d 20h
₹8,462–20,151
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jn
4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to New Jalpaiguri
5. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Gangtok
2d 13h
₹12,182–24,501

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

57Weekly Planes

7h 34mAverage Duration

₹14,497Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Sikkim.

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Distance: 2,472.3 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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 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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