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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Anantapur is to train and ferry via Bangarapet which costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000 and takes 28h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Anantapur is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Anantapur?

The distance between Colombo and Anantapur is 964 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Anantapur without a car is to train and ferry via Bangarapet which takes 28h 45m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Colombo to Anantapur, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Anantapur?

There are eight+ hotels available in Anantapur.

Colombo to Anantapur - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Anantapur by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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 Kempegowda International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
2. Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Anantapurtrain
7h 3m
₹11,879–25,733
Train, ferry via Bangarapet
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Bangarapettrain
4. Take the train from Bangarapet to Anantapurtrain
28h 45m
₹7,399–14,265
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Salembus
5. Take the bus from Salem to Anantpurbus
27h 8m
₹9,240–12,640
Fly to Kadapa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane CMB - CDP
2. Take the train from Yerraguntla to Anantapurtrain
8h 26m
₹15,189–48,693
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Gootytrain
4. Take the train from Gooty to Anantapurtrain
29h 14m
₹7,409–14,365

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights

24Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

₹8,996Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Anantapur.

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Distance: 963.9 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Anantapur. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), walk to Kempegowda International Airport, take the bus to Kogilu Cross, walk to Yelahanka Jn., then take the train to Anantapur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Anantpur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Mahabalipuram, and Salem in around 27h 8m.

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