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How to get fromKolkata to Colomboby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CCU - CMB
    7h 55m
    Rs 63,934–114,099

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d
    Rs 27,962–52,394

  3. Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane RDP - CMB
    13h 31m
    Rs 76,290–210,901

  4. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Pondicherrytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus bus
    3. Drive from Myladuthurai to Nagapattinamcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 3h
    Rs 31,510–53,819

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRs 55,374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,995.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

Air India Express, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 3 hours.

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