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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Srilanka is to train and ferry and drive via Pallāvaram which costs $90 - $240 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Srilanka is to fly and drive which takes 6h 54m and costs $240 - $750.

How far is it from Colombo to Srilanka?

The distance between Colombo and Srilanka is 2437 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Colombo to Srilanka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Srilanka?

Srilanka is 15 min ahead of Colombo. It is currently 1:46 AM in Colombo and 2:01 AM in Srilanka.

Where can I stay near Srilanka?

There are four+ hotels available in Srilanka.

Colombo to Srilanka - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Srilanka by plane, car, train, ferry, bus, or night 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 to Bagdogra Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CMB - IXB
2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar
6h 54m
$246–745
Train, ferry, drive
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 Renigunta Jntrain
4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Kishanganjtrain
5. Take the train from Kishanganj to Thakurganjtrain
6. Drive from Thakurganj to Srilankacar
2d 12h
$93–226
Fly to Purnea Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CMB - PXN
2. Drive from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Srilankacar
9h 43m
$276–809
Bus, ferry, drive, train, night bus
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar
4. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Puducherrybus
5. Take the train from Pondicherry to Howrah Jntrain
6. Take the night bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Islampurnightbus
7. Drive from Islampur to Srilankacar
2d 15h
$117–209
Train, ferry, drive via Pallāvaram
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 Kishanganjtrain
5. Take the train from Kishanganj to Thakurganjtrain
6. Drive from Thakurganj to Srilankacar
2d 15h
$93–232

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

47Weekly Planes

8h 8mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Srilanka.

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Distance: 2,437 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Srilanka. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Srilanka. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Srilanka via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Renigunta Jn, Kishanganj, and Thakurganj in around 2d 12h.

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