There are 4 ways to get from Srinagar to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or ferry
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- Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane SXR - CMB
7h 13mRs 65,732–183,638Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Srinagar to Udhampurtrain
- Take the train from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 10hRs 30,893–71,366Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Srinagar to Delhi- Sarai Kale Khanbus
- Take the train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 7hRs 33,591–65,691Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Srinagar to Jaipurbus
- Take the bus from Jaipur to Bengalurubus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
3d 16h
Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Srinagar to Colombo is to bus and train and ferry which costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 70000 and takes 3 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Srinagar to Colombo is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 190000.
The distance between Srinagar and Colombo is 3083 km.
The best way to get from Srinagar to Colombo without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 3 days 7h and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 70000.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Srinagar to Colombo, including transfers.
There are 1345+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Srinagar, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 55,000–170,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 65,000–180,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–180,000
Flights from Srinagar International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–200,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–26,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 3,400–4,000
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 8,500–11,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 12,000–15,000
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 20,000–26,000
Train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–4,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 600–700
- 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 Srinagar to Udhampur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,631
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,500–4,500
- Chair Car
- Rs 2,517
- Executive Class
- Rs 4,631
Train from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,600–35,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 4,600–5,500
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 11,000–14,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 16,000–21,000
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 27,000–35,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–4,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,000–2,500
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,300–4,100
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
Train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- 0191-2577475
- jksrtc@gmail.com
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
Bus from Srinagar to Delhi- Sarai Kale Khan
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–9,000
- Website
- jksrtc.co.in
- Adult
- Rs 7,000–9,000
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Srinagar to Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Jaipur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Srinagar to Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Jaipur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 45h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- appleanbu66@gmail.com
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Jaipur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Jaipur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Shree mann travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shree mann travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- narpatchoudhary313@gmail.com
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,716
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,716
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,716
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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