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. 30000 - 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 train and ferry which takes 3 days 0h and costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 65000.

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 8:43 AM in Kathmandu and 8:28 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1460+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Colombo by plane, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KTM - CMB
6h 25m
Rs 93,791–141,841
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 bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
3d
Rs 29,978–61,707
Drive, train, ferry
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Manikpur Jntrain
3. Take the train from Manikpur Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain
5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
6. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
2d 23h
Rs 34,617–70,842
Bus, train, ferry via Tirupati
1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus
2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Renigunta Jntrain
3. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 7h
Rs 30,562–71,397

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

12Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

Rs 52,444Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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

Ave. Duration: 15h 12m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 1,200–9,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 1,200–1,500
Third AC (3A): Rs 3,200–4,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 4,400–6,000
First Class (1A): Rs 7,000–9,500

Train from Manikpur Jn to Mayiladuturai J

Ave. Duration: 36h 23m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 2,900–23,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 2,900–3,500
Third AC (3A): Rs 7,000–9,500
Second AC (2A): Rs 10,000–13,000
First Class (1A): Rs 17,000–23,000

Train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 1h 40m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: Rs 450–3,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 450–550
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,200–1,600
Second AC (2A): Rs 1,700–2,200
First Class (1A): Rs 2,800–3,500

Train from Ayodhya Cantt to Mayiladuturai J

Ave. Duration: 43h 33m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,600–28,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,600–4,300
Third AC (3A): Rs 9,000–12,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 13,000–17,000
First Class (1A): Rs 22,000–28,000

Train from Gorakhpur to Renigunta Jn

Ave. Duration: 38h 55m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,300–25,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,300–3,900
Third AC (3A): Rs 8,000–11,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 11,000–15,000
First Class (1A): Rs 20,000–25,000

Train from Renigunta Jn to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 9h 33m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 1,000–8,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 1,000–1,200
Third AC (3A): Rs 2,600–3,300
Second AC (2A): Rs 3,600–4,600
First Class (1A): Rs 6,000–8,000

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