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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Darjeeling is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹10,000 - ₹20,000 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Darjeeling is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹26,000 - ₹70,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Darjeeling?

The distance between Colombo and Darjeeling is 2444 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Darjeeling without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 2 days 15h and costs ₹10,000 - ₹20,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Colombo to Darjeeling, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Darjeeling?

There are 816+ hotels available in Darjeeling.

Colombo to Darjeeling - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Darjeeling by plane, taxi, train, or ferry

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CMB - IXB
2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Darjeelingtaxi
6h 39m
₹26,370–66,438
Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguritrain
5. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeelingtaxi
2d 15h
₹10,665–19,863

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

53Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

₹21,280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,444 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Darjeeling. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Darjeeling. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Tambaram, take the train to New Jalpaiguri, then take the taxi to Darjeeling.

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