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 - ₹21,000.

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 11+ 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)CMB - BLR
2. Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Anantapur
7h 3m
₹11,405–20,636
Train, ferry via Bangarapet
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Bangarapet
4. Take the train from Bangarapet to Anantapur
28h 45m
₹7,389–14,171
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand
4. Take the bus from Trichy to Anantapur
26h 48m
₹8,821–10,836
Fly to Kadapa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)CMB - CDP
2. Take the train from Yerraguntla to Anantapur
9h 34m
₹10,905–31,216
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Gooty
4. Take the train from Gooty to Anantapur
29h 14m
₹7,399–14,271

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 53mAverage Duration

₹6,000Cheapest 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 Anantapur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand, FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Central Bus Stand, and Trichy in around 26h 48m.

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