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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ankola is to train and ferry and bus which costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 44h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ankola is to fly and night bus which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹17,000 - ₹55,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Ankola?

The distance between Colombo and Ankola is 1225 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Ankola without a car is to train and ferry which takes 33h 14m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Colombo to Ankola, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ankola?

There are 42+ hotels available in Ankola.

Colombo to Ankola - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, night bus, ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Ankola by plane, night bus, 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 Hubli Airport, night bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane CMB - HBX
2. Take the night bus from Hubballi to Ankolanightbus
8h 41m
₹17,304–51,546
Train, ferry, bus
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 Vasco Da Gamatrain
4. Take the bus from Margao KTC Bus Stand to Ankola Bus Standbus
44h 49m
₹7,551–14,792
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 Karurtrain
4. Take the train from Karur to Karwartrain
33h 14m
₹7,838–16,037
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 Ashokpillarbus
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar to FlixBus Bengaluru - Chandapurabus
5. Take the bus from Narayana Hrudayalaya to Karwar ST Michal schoolbus
40h 1m
₹8,938–11,583
Fly to Dabolim Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane CMB - GOI
2. Take the bus from Dabolim Airport to Karwar Beachbus
9h 51m
₹13,757–29,286
Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane CMB - IXE
2. Take the train from Thokur to Ankolatrain
9h 42m
₹15,334–47,146
Fly to Goa Mopa, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Goa Mopa (GOX)plane CMB - GOX
2. Take the bus from Mapsa, Goa to Karwarbus
10h 5m
₹17,943–33,759

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 36mAverage Duration

₹13,920Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Ankola.

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Distance: 1,225.4 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ankola. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Hubli Airport (HBX), take the taxi to Hubballi, then take the vehicle to Ankola. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Ankola via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karur, Karwar, and Ankola in around 33h 14m.

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