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How to get fromColombo to Anantapurby plane, train, bus or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Anantapurtrain train
    7h 3m
    ₹11,855–21,580

  2. Train, ferry via Bangarapet

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Bangarapettrain train
    4. Take the train from Bangarapet to Anantapurtrain train
    28h 45m
    ₹7,396–14,237

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Anantapurbus bus
    25h 23m
    ₹8,949–11,694

  4. Fly to Kadapa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane plane CMB - CDP
    2. Take the train from Yerraguntla to Anantapurtrain train
    9h 34m
    ₹12,950–34,270

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Gootytrain train
    4. Take the train from Gooty to Anantapurtrain train
    29h 14m
    ₹7,406–14,337

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,047Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, and Tanjore New Bus Stand in around 25h 23m.

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