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 which costs $90 - $200 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 23m and costs $250 - $700.

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 23m 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 5:10 PM in Colombo and 5:25 PM in Srilanka.

Where can I stay near Srilanka?

There are 10+ hotels available in Srilanka.

Colombo to Srilanka - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and ferry

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

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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 23m
$254–693
Train, ferry
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 Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Tambaram to Kishanganjtrain
5. Take the train from Kishanganj to Galgaliatrain
2d 15h
$91–196
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus
4. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus
5. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Siliguribus
6. Drive from Siliguri to Srilankacar
2d 8h
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 58m
$424–1,157

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

25Weekly Planes

7h 30mAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,437 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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 bus from Pettah to Srilanka via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Chennai, Vijayawada, and Siliguri in around 2d 8h.

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