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

The cheapest way to get from Gangtok to Colombo is to bus and train and ferry which costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 75000 and takes 3 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gangtok to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 190000.

How far is it from Gangtok to Colombo?

The distance between Gangtok and Colombo is 2501 km.

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

The best way to get from Gangtok to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 2 days 12h and costs Rs. 41000 - Rs. 85000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Gangtok to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1466+ hotels available in Colombo.

Gangtok to Colombo - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Gangtok to Colombo by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXB - CMB
8h 51m
Rs 70,250–188,431
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Deorali Bus Stop to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Tambaramtrain
3. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 1h
Rs 28,553–70,809
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to New Jalpaiguritaxi
2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Peramburtrain
3. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
2d 12h
Rs 41,023–81,910

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

76Weekly Planes

8h 26mAverage Duration

Rs 47,654Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gangtok to Colombo.

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Distance: 2,500.7 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Gangtok 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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