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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXB - CMB
    5h 56m
    Rs 69,769–192,500

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Peramburtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 10h
    Rs 28,161–57,041

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 19h

  4. Train, ferry via Pallāvaram

    1. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 18h
    Rs 28,335–58,205

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Patnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    3d 11h

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRs 62,055Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Siliguri to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,393.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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