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 which costs $95 - $230 and takes 2 days 11h.

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 $190 - $550.

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 8:22 PM in Colombo and 8:37 PM in Srilanka.

Where can I stay near Srilanka?

There are two+ 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, 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 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
$196–535
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. Drive from Kishanganj to Srilankacar
2d 11h
$97–227
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
$216–609
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. Drive from Kishanganj to Srilankacar
2d 13h
$97–227
Bus, ferry, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Howrah Jntrain
5. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus
6. Drive from Siliguri to Srilankacar
2d 17h
$105–191

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

50Weekly Planes

7h 55mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest 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, and Kishanganj in around 2d 11h.

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