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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Srinagar is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹9,500 - ₹22,000 and takes 3 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Srinagar is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs ₹22,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Srinagar?

The distance between Colombo and Srinagar is 3082 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Srinagar without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Srinagar without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 3 days 8h and costs ₹9,500 - ₹22,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Colombo to Srinagar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Srinagar?

There are 602+ hotels available in Srinagar.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane CMB - SXR
7h 53m
₹22,280–68,917
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 Tiruchchirapalitrain
4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain
5. Take the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagartrain
3d 8h
₹8,842–23,395
Bus, ferry, drive, train
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 New Delhitrain
6. Take the bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT to Srinagar TRC Roadbus
3d 4h
₹9,705–18,701
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Vridhachalam Jntrain
4. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain
5. Take the bus from Delhi- Sarai Kale Khan to Srinagarbus
3d 8h
₹9,532–21,895

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights

42Weekly Planes

9h 58mAverage Duration

₹19,314Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Srinagar.

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Distance: 3,082.1 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Train operators

Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from Pondicherry to New Delhi

Ave. Duration: 38h 25m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹950–7,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹950–1,200
Third AC (3A): ₹2,400–3,100
Second AC (2A): ₹3,500–4,400
First Class (1A): ₹5,500–7,500

Train from Nagappattinam to Vridhachalam Jn

Ave. Duration: 5h 22m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹170–1,400
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹170–210
Third AC (3A): ₹490–600
Second AC (2A): ₹650–850
First Class (1A): ₹1,000–1,400

Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Hazrat Nizamuddin

Ave. Duration: 37h 55m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: ₹950–7,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹950–1,200
Third AC (3A): ₹2,400–3,100
Second AC (2A): ₹3,500–4,400
First Class (1A): ₹5,500–7,500

Train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapali

Ave. Duration: 2h 45m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: ₹150–1,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹150–180
Third AC (3A): ₹420–550
Second AC (2A): ₹550–750
First Class (1A): ₹900–1,200

Train from Tiruchchirapali to Sh Mata V Devi Katra

Ave. Duration: 2d 11h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,300–10,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹1,300–1,600
Third AC (3A): ₹3,300–4,100
Second AC (2A): ₹4,700–6,000
First Class (1A): ₹8,000–10,000

Train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar

Ave. Duration: 2h 58m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: ₹150–1,325
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹150–190
Third AC (3A): ₹430–550
Second AC (2A): ₹550–750
First Class (1A): ₹950–1,200
Chair Car: ₹720
Executive Class: ₹1,325

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

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

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Bus, ferry, drive, train

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