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How to get fromDhaka to Srilankaby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dhaka to Srilanka by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane DAC - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    6h 19m
    $138–304

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dhaka to Kismattrain train Drutojan Express
    2. Drive from Kismat to Srilankacar car
    12h 27m
    $21–50

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Dhaka Mohakhali to Chapai nawabganjbus bus
    2. Drive from Chapai nawabganj to Maldacar car
    3. Take the bus from Malda to Siliguribus bus
    4. Drive from Siliguri to Srilankacar car
    13h 13m
    $29–68

  4. Drive  521.6 km

    1. Drive from Dhaka to Srilankacar car 521.6 km
    8h 36m
    $67–97

  5. Fly to Saidpur Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Saidpur Airport (SPD)plane plane DAC - SPD
    2. Take the train from Parbatipur to Kismattrain train
    3. Drive from Kismat to Srilankacar car
    8h 38m
    $135–192

  6. Train, drive via Kismat

    1. Take the train from Dhaka to Kismattrain train Ekota Express
    2. Drive from Kismat to Srilankacar car
    12h 57m
    $21–50

Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Dhaka, Bangladesh and Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Dhaka to Srilanka. However, you can take the train to Biman Bandar, walk to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Srilanka. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dhaka to Srilanka via Kismat in around 12h 27m.

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