What is the cheapest way to get from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 75000 and takes 3 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs Rs. 70000 - Rs. 210000.

How far is it from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo?

The distance between Jammu and Kashmir and Colombo is 2924 km.

How do I travel from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3 days 2h and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 75000.

How long does it take to get from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1453+ hotels available in Colombo.

Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Jammu and Kashmir to Colombo by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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Fly from Jammu Airport
best
1. Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXJ - CMB
6h 33m
Rs 74,661–202,372
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Srinagar to FlixBus Pathankotbus
2. Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Tiruchchirapalitrain
3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 13h
Rs 30,859–70,283
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
2. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Nagda Jntrain
3. Take the train from Nagda Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain
3d 2h
Rs 31,232–74,304
Bus, train, drive, ferry
1. Take the bus from Srinagar to Jaipurbus
2. Take the bus from Jaipur to Bhopal, Madhya Pradeshbus
3. Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Mannarguditrain
4. Drive from Mannargudi to Nagapattinamcar
5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
3d 7h
Fly from Srinagar International Airport
1. Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane SXR - CMB
7h 16m
Rs 81,194–214,184

Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

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7h 45mAverage Duration

Rs 68,032Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,923.7 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

Air India Express, SriLankan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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Phone: 14646
Email: [email protected]
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra

Ave. Duration: 2h 58m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 550–4,619
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 550–650
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,500–1,900
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,000–2,600
First Class (1A): Rs 3,400–4,300
Chair Car: Rs 2,510
Executive Class: Rs 4,619

Train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Nagda Jn

Ave. Duration: 19h 45m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: Rs 2,100–16,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 2,100–2,500
Third AC (3A): Rs 5,000–7,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 7,500–9,500
First Class (1A): Rs 12,000–16,000

Train from Nagda Jn to Thiruvarur Jn

Ave. Duration: 34h 28m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 3,000–23,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 3,000–3,600
Third AC (3A): Rs 7,500–9,500
Second AC (2A): Rs 10,000–14,000
First Class (1A): Rs 18,000–23,000

Train from Bhopal Jn to Mannargudi

Ave. Duration: 31h 35m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 2,700–21,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 2,700–3,300
Third AC (3A): Rs 6,500–8,500
Second AC (2A): Rs 9,500–13,000
First Class (1A): Rs 16,000–21,000

Train from Pathankot Cantt to Tiruchchirapali

Ave. Duration: 2d 10h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: Rs 4,400–34,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 4,400–5,500
Third AC (3A): Rs 11,000–14,000
Second AC (2A): Rs 15,000–20,000
First Class (1A): Rs 26,000–34,000

Train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinam

Ave. Duration: 2h 28m
Frequency: 4 times a day
Estimated price: Rs 500–4,100
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: Rs 500–650
Third AC (3A): Rs 1,400–1,900
Second AC (2A): Rs 2,000–2,500
First Class (1A): Rs 3,200–4,100

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