There are 5 ways to get from Dhaka to Srilanka by plane, car, or train
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 Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DAC - IXB
- Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar
6h 39m$138–254Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Dhaka to Kismattrain Drutojan Express
- Drive from Kismat to Srilankacar
12h 27m$21–51Drive 521.6 km
- Drive from Dhaka to Srilankacar 521.6 km
8h 36m$67–97Fly to Saidpur Airport, train, drive
- Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Saidpur Airport (SPD)plane DAC - SPD
- Take the train from Parbatipur to Kismattrain
- Drive from Kismat to Srilankacar
8h 38m$125–192Train, drive via Kismat
- Take the train from Dhaka to Kismattrain Ekota Express
- Drive from Kismat to Srilankacar
12h 57m$21–50
Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dhaka to Srilanka is to train and drive which costs $21 - $55 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dhaka to Srilanka is to fly and drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $260.
The distance between Dhaka and Srilanka is 455 km. The road distance is 521.6 km.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Dhaka to Srilanka, including transfers.
Srilanka is 15 min behind Dhaka. It is currently 10:45 AM in Dhaka and 10:30 AM in Srilanka.
Yes, the driving distance between Dhaka to Srilanka is 522 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Dhaka to Srilanka.
There are nine+ hotels available in Srilanka.
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.
- Website
- biman-airlines.com
Flights from Shahjalal International Airport to Saidpur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–150
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- Website
- Bangladesh Railway
Train from Dhaka to Kismat
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Website
- Bangladesh Railway
- Shovan chair (S_CHAIR)
- $3–6
- 1st class seat (F_SEAT)
- $4–6
- Snigdha
- $5–11
- AC class seat (AC_S)
- $7–10
- 1st class berth (F_BERTH)
- $11–13
- AC class berth (AC_B)
- $17–24
- AC Sleeper Class (AC_S)
- $13
Train from Parbatipur to Kismat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Bangladesh Railway
- Shovan chair (S_CHAIR)
- $1–2
- 1st class seat (F_SEAT)
- $1–2
- Snigdha
- $2–4
- AC class seat (AC_S)
- $3–5
- 1st class berth (F_BERTH)
- $3–4
- AC class berth (AC_B)
- $4–6
Train from Dhaka to Kismat
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Website
- Bangladesh Railway
- Shovan chair (S_CHAIR)
- $3–5
- 1st class seat (F_SEAT)
- $4–6
- Snigdha
- $5–11
- AC class seat (AC_S)
- $7–10
- 1st class berth (F_BERTH)
- $11–13
- AC class berth (AC_B)
- $17–24
- Shovan Chair (S_CHAIR
- $6
- AC Sleeper Class (AC_S)
- $13
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