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How to get fromColombo to Bagdograby plane, train, ferry, bus, or night bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Bagdogra by plane, train, ferry, bus, or night bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CMB - IXB
    5h 29m
    ₹23,690–63,188

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to Kishanganjtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kishanganj to Baghdogratrain train
    2d 15h
    ₹8,205–17,763

  3. Train, ferry, bus, night bus

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tirupatitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus
    5. Take the nightbus from Baguihati to Bagdogra Bihar Morenightbus night bus
    2d 19h
    ₹9,995–15,993

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai to Howrahbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Howrah to Siliguribus bus
    2d 21h

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹21,280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,381.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bagdogra, West Bengal, India?

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

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