What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Akola?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Akola is to bus and ferry and train which costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 44h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Akola?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Akola is to fly and train which takes 9h 35m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹65,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Akola?

The distance between Colombo and Akola is 1846 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Akola without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Akola without a car is to train and ferry which takes 41h 59m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Akola?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Colombo to Akola, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Akola?

There are four+ hotels available in Akola.

Colombo to Akola - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Akola by plane, train, ferry, 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 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)plane CMB - NAG
2. Take the train from Nagpur to Akola Jntrain
9h 35m
₹19,325–60,299
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Nagpurtrain
4. Take the train from Nagpur to Akola Jntrain
41h 59m
₹7,819–14,799
Fly to Nanded Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nanded Airport (NDC)plane CMB - NDC
2. Take the train from Nanded to Akola Jntrain
11h 55m
₹27,095–84,939
Fly to Aurangabad Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Aurangabad Airport (IXU)plane CMB - IXU
2. Take the train from Aurangabad to Manmad Jntrain
3. Take the train from Manmad Jn to Akola Jntrain
13h 40m
₹19,265–61,439
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jntrain
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Akola Jntrain
44h 33m
₹8,157–13,641
Bus, ferry, train via Pune
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Pune Jntrain
4. Take the bus from Yerwada to Akola Ramlata Complexbus
2d 2h
₹8,796–15,652

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) flights

40Weekly Planes

6h 42mAverage Duration

₹16,345Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Akola.

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Distance: 1,846 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Akola. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG), take the taxi to Nagpur, then take the train to Akola Jn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Akola Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, and Nagpur in around 41h 59m.

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