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How to get fromColombo to Siliguriby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Siliguri by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CMB - IXB
    5h 43m
    ₹23,950–63,498

  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 New Jalpaiguritrain train
    2d 14h
    ₹8,065–16,663

  3. 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: 2,394.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Siliguri, 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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