What is the cheapest way to get from Srinagar to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Srinagar to Colombo is to bus and train and ferry which costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 75000 and takes 3 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Srinagar to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Srinagar to Colombo is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs Rs. 75000 - Rs. 240000.

How far is it from Srinagar to Colombo?

The distance between Srinagar and Colombo is 3083 km.

How do I travel from Srinagar to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Srinagar to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry via Nagda which takes 3 days 2h and costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 85000.

How long does it take to get from Srinagar to Colombo?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Srinagar to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Colombo.

Srinagar to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane SXR - CMB
7h 34m
Rs 75,656–233,549
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
2. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Tiruchchirapalitrain
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 11h
Rs 29,906–78,819
Train, ferry via Nagda
1. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
2. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Nagda Jntrain
3. Take the train from Nagda Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 2h
Rs 30,186–81,819
Bus, train, drive, ferry
1. Take the bus from Srinagar TRC Road to Kashmere Gate ISBTbus
2. Take the train from New Delhi to Pondicherrytrain
3. Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthuraibus
4. Drive from Myladuthurai to Nagapattinamcar
5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
3d 5h
Rs 32,880–62,859
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Srinagar to Delhi- Sarai Kale Khanbus
2. Take the train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Vridhachalam Jntrain
3. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 8h
Rs 32,427–73,200

Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

32Weekly Planes

8h 8mAverage Duration

Rs 49,902Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Srinagar to Colombo.

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Distance: 3,082.8 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Air India Limited, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
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Train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra

Ave. Duration: 2h 58m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: Rs 500–4,472
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 500–650
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,400–1,800
Second AC (2A): Rs 1,900–2,500
First Class (1A): Rs 3,200–4,100
Chair Car: Rs 2,430
Executive Class: Rs 4,472

Train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Nagda Jn

Ave. Duration: 19h 45m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 2,000–16,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 2,000–2,400
Third AC (3A): Rs 5,000–6,500
Second AC (2A): Rs 7,000–9,500
First Class (1A): Rs 12,000–16,000

Train from Nagda Jn to Thiruvarur Jn

Ave. Duration: 34h 28m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 2,900–22,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 2,900–3,400
Third AC (3A): Rs 7,000–9,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 10,000–13,000
First Class (1A): Rs 17,000–22,000

Train from New Delhi to Pondicherry

Ave. Duration: 38h 5m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,300–25,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,300–3,900
Third AC (3A): Rs 8,000–11,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 11,000–15,000
First Class (1A): Rs 20,000–25,000

Train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Vridhachalam Jn

Ave. Duration: 38h 15m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,300–25,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,300–4,000
Third AC (3A): Rs 8,000–11,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 11,000–15,000
First Class (1A): Rs 20,000–25,000

Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 4h 45m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 600–4,600
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 600–750
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,600–2,100
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,200–2,800
First Class (1A): Rs 3,600–4,600

Train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Tiruchchirapali

Ave. Duration: 2d 14h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 4,500–34,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 4,500–5,500
Third AC (3A): Rs 11,000–14,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 16,000–20,000
First Class (1A): Rs 27,000–34,000

Train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 2h 28m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: Rs 500–4,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 500–650
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,400–1,800
Second AC (2A): Rs 1,900–2,500
First Class (1A): Rs 3,100–4,000

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