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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
    7h 11m
    Rs 59,777–162,509

  2. Train, ferry via Pallāvaram

    cheapest
    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 17h
    Rs 28,624–58,742

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Erode Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 13h
    Rs 28,773–60,223

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 19h

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Siliguri to Patnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    3d 6h

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRs 54,181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,393.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

Air India Express, SriLankan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 3 hours.

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