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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Darjeelingby plane, taxi, car, night bus, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, car, night bus, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CMB - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    ₹23,501–32,474

  2. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane CMB - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Darjeelingcar car
    6h 55m
    ₹23,933–66,168

  3. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane CMB - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Darjeelingcar car
    7h 58m
    ₹25,534–69,296

  4. Fly to Purnea Airport, night bus, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane CMB - PXN
    2. Take the night bus from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agencynightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus bus
    15h 43m
    ₹41,238–110,538

  5. Fly to Tumlingtar, drive

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane CMB - TMI
    2. Drive from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Darjeelingcar car
    21h 32m
    ₹26,255–69,656

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,411.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Darjeeling, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Darjeeling. However, you can fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) then drive to Darjeeling.

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