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How to get fromColombo to Siliguriby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CMB - IXB
    6h 13m
    ₹18,918–50,464

  2. Train, ferry via Pallāvaram

    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
    2d 14h
    ₹8,072–19,505

  3. Train, ferry

    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
    2d 11h
    ₹8,082–19,505

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Howrah Jntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    2d 16h
    ₹8,745–16,140

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air India Limited, Air India Express, and five other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) every 4 hours.

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