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There are 10 ways to get from Nepal to Colombo by plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KTM - CMB
    6h 26m
    Rs 84,472–122,406

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Renigunta Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    3d 7h
    Rs 29,655–79,437

  3. Drive, train, ferry

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Prayagraj Chheokitrain train
    3. Take the train from Prayagraj Chheoki to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 23h
    Rs 33,340–78,122

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Nashik

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur Nausad to Nashik Dwarkabus bus
    3. Take the train from Nasik Road to Kalyan Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Kalyan Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    3d 1h
    Rs 43,035–74,187

  5. Fly from Bharatpur Airport

    1. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHR - CMB
    5h 16m
    Rs 100,135–413,128

  6. Fly from Janakpur Airport

    1. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane JKR - CMB
    6h 1m
    Rs 58,234–155,795

  7. Fly from Pokhara Airport

    1. Fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane PKR - CMB
    5h 49m
    Rs 120,305–183,133

  8. Fly from Biratnagar Airport

    1. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BIR - CMB
    5h 57m
    Rs 59,401–172,065

  9. Fly from Simara Airport

    1. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SIF - CMB
    6h 19m
    Rs 62,812–167,278

  10. Bus, train, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Shahganj Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shahganj Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Nagappattinamtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    3d 8h
    Rs 29,985–81,337

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between 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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