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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Colombo by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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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 45m
    Rs 68,924–124,028

  2. Ferry, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    3d 2h
    Rs 27,337–51,745

  3. Ferry, train via Chennai

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Andul 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 1h
    Rs 27,717–54,645

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 6h

  5. Ferry, train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    3. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane RDP - CMB
    12h 42m
    Rs 66,871–178,829

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Erode Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 4h
    Rs 27,637–53,645

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 57,405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,995.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Limited fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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