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How to get fromDarjeeling to Colomboby taxi, plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Darjeeling to Colombo by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXB - CMB
    7h 41m
    Rs 59,375–152,671

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguribus bus
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Tambaramtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 22h
    Rs 28,133–67,809

  3. Taxi, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to New Jalpaiguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Peramburtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 11h
    Rs 36,854–76,844

  4. Taxi, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Siliguritaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 18h
    Rs 38,585–65,429

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 41,476Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to Perambur, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Colombo Fort.

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