There are 7 ways to get from Delhi to Srilanka by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DEL - IXB
- Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar
4h 5m$62–122Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Galgaliatrain 15484
30h 11m$11–59Train via Kishanganj
- Take the train from New Delhi to Kishanganjtrain 12424 / ...
- Take the train from Kishanganj to Galgaliatrain 13149 / ...
21h 23m$12–67Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Patnabus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Seater / ...
- Take the bus from Patna to Panitankibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
26h 29mDrive 1,286 km
- Drive from Delhi to Srilankacar 1,286 km
16h 17m$153–221Fly to Purnea Airport, drive
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane DEL - PXN
- Drive from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Srilankacar
5h 30m$156–375Bus via Kathmandu
- Take the bus from Delhi to Kathmandubus Indo-Nepal Maitree Bus
- Take the bus from Koteshwor to Damakbus
42h 59m$32–69
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Srilanka is to train which costs $10 - $60 and takes 30h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Srilanka is to fly and drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Srilanka. However, there are services departing from Karol Bagh Terminal and arriving at Panitanki via Delhi and Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi to Srilanka. However, there are services departing from New Delhi and arriving at Galgalia via Kishanganj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.
The distance between Delhi and Srilanka is 1204 km. The road distance is 1286 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Srilanka without a car is to bus via Kathmandu which takes 42h 59m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Delhi to Srilanka, including transfers.
Delhi to Srilanka bus services, operated by Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd., depart from Delhi station.
Delhi to Srilanka train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Srilanka is to train via Kishanganj which takes 21h 23m and costs $11 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 29m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal?
You can take a train from New Delhi to Srilanka via Kishanganj and Galgalia in around 21h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karol Bagh Terminal to Srilanka via Rohini Sector-1 Avantika, Delhi, Patna, and Panitanki in around 26h 29m.
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–110
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–350
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Paro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Kishanganj
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–50
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $6–8
- Third AC (3A)
- $16–21
- Second AC (2A)
- $23–29
- First Class (1A)
- $35–50
Train from Kishanganj to Galgalia
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $3–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Delhi to Galgalia
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–55
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $6–9
- Third AC (3A)
- $17–22
- Second AC (2A)
- $24–35
- First Class (1A)
- $40–55
- Website
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd.
- Phone
- +91 9316 993169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Indo Canadian Express
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Indo Canadian Express
- Website
- Jai Maa Kali Bus
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Jai Maa Kali Bus
- Website
- Krishna Travels
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Krishna Travels
- Website
- Skyline Bus Services
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Skyline Bus Services
- Website
- Tegra Express
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tegra Express
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- +91 87501 00091
- [email protected]
- Website
- E Bus
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- E Bus
- Website
- International Tourist Centre
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- International Tourist Centre
- Phone
- 080-46333629
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vikas Travels
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Vikas Travels
- Website
- Mohindra Smart Bus
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Mohindra Smart Bus
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Delhi to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- Raj Bus Services
Bus from Patna to Panitanki
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Raj Bus Services
- Phone
- +91-11-23370236
- [email protected]
- Website
- DTC
Bus from Delhi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Website
- DTC
- Ordinary Buses
- $1–2
- AC Buses
- $2–4
- Airport Express Services
- $24–35
- Phone
- +977 985-2059959
- Website
- bussewa.com
Bus from Koteshwor to Damak
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Book at
- bussewa.com
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Booking & Getting There
Delhi to Srilanka bus services, operated by Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd., arrive at Patna station.
Srilanka is 15 min ahead of Delhi. It is currently 11:21 AM in Delhi and 11:36 AM in Srilanka.
Delhi to Srilanka train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kishanganj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Srilanka is 1286 km. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Delhi to Srilanka.
There are six+ hotels available in Srilanka.




















