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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CMB - IXB
    5h 58m
    ₹23,942–73,492

  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
    ₹8,076–19,540

  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
    ₹8,086–19,540

  4. Bus, ferry, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar car
    4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus bus
    5. Take the train from Pondicherry to Howrah Jntrain train
    6. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    2d 17h
    ₹9,292–16,577

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹21,415Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) 5 times a day.

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