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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Anantapur by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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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
    6h 51m
    ₹14,788–28,625

  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
    27h 53m
    ₹7,385–11,362

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai to Anantapurbus bus
    28h 21m

  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 Cuddapah to Tadipatritrain train
    3. Take the train from Tadipatri to Anantapurtrain train
    8h 42m
    ₹21,308–65,885

  5. Fly to Hyderabad, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane plane CMB - HYD
    2. Take the bus from Shamshabad to Anantapurbus bus
    9h 8m
    ₹15,458–28,345

  6. 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 18m
    ₹7,395–11,362

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 963.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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 train from Colombo Fort to Anantapur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Bangarapet in around 27h 53m.

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