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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Colombo is to bus and train and ferry which costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 65000 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Colombo is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs Rs. 90000 - Rs. 150000.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Colombo?

The distance between Kathmandu and Colombo is 2393 km.

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

The best way to get from Kathmandu to Colombo without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3 days 12h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Kathmandu to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Colombo?

Colombo is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 12:58 AM in Kathmandu and 12:43 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1439+ hotels available in Colombo.

Kathmandu to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Colombo by plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KTM - CMB
6h 25m
Rs 94,687–148,101
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus
2. Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
3. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d
Rs 28,105–61,653
Drive, train, ferry
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Durgapurtrain
3. Take the train from Durgapur to Peramburtrain
4. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain
5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
6. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
2d 17h
Rs 34,170–68,989
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
3. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus
5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
3d 12h
Bus, train, ferry via Vellore
1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Katpadi Jntrain
3. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 8h
Rs 30,374–71,633

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

26Weekly Planes

6h 47mAverage Duration

Rs 56,367Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Colombo.

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Distance: 2,392.8 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
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Train from Raxaul Jn to Durgapur

Ave. Duration: 13h 45m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 1,000–8,000
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: Rs 1,000–1,300
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,700–3,400
Second AC (2A): Rs 3,800–4,700
First Class (1A): Rs 6,000–8,000

Train from Durgapur to Perambur

Ave. Duration: 26h 45m
Frequency: Twice a week
Estimated price: Rs 2,600–20,000
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: Rs 2,600–3,200
Third AC (3A): Rs 6,500–8,500
Second AC (2A): Rs 9,500–12,000
First Class (1A): Rs 16,000–20,000

Train from Perambur to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 7h 28m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 800–6,500
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: Rs 800–1,000
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,100–2,700
Second AC (2A): Rs 3,000–3,800
First Class (1A): Rs 5,000–6,500

Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Mayiladuturai J

Ave. Duration: 44h 3m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,600–28,000
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,600–4,300
Third AC (3A): Rs 9,000–12,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 13,000–16,000
First Class (1A): Rs 21,000–28,000

Train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 1h 36m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: Rs 430–3,400
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: Rs 430–550
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,200–1,600
Second AC (2A): Rs 1,600–2,100
First Class (1A): Rs 2,700–3,400

Train from Gorakhpur to Katpadi Jn

Ave. Duration: 42h 32m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,500–27,000
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,500–4,200
Third AC (3A): Rs 8,500–11,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 12,000–16,000
First Class (1A): Rs 21,000–27,000

Train from Katpadi Jn to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 7h
Frequency: 3 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 800–6,500
Website: irctc.co.in

Sleeper Class: Rs 800–950
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,100–2,700
Second AC (2A): Rs 3,000–3,800
First Class (1A): Rs 4,900–6,500

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