What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to B. Kothakota?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to B. Kothakota is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 27h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to B. Kothakota?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to B. Kothakota is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹22,000.

How far is it from Colombo to B. Kothakota?

The distance between Colombo and B. Kothakota is 843 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to B. Kothakota without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to B. Kothakota without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 23h 57m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹16,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to B. Kothakota?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Colombo to B. Kothakota, including transfers.

Colombo to B. Kothakota - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to B. Kothakota by plane, taxi, 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 Kempegowda International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)CMB - BLR
2. Take the taxi from Bengaluru-Airport-BLR to B. Kothakota
3h 37m
₹14,183–21,743
Train, ferry
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 Renigunta Jn
4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Mulacalacheruvu
27h 28m
₹7,950–14,685
Train, ferry, taxi
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 taxi from Bangarapet to B. Kothakota
23h 57m
₹9,190–15,085
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillar
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar to FlixBus Bengaluru - Kannamangala
5. Take the taxi from FlixBus Bengaluru - Kannamangala to B. Kothakota
26h 34m
₹10,578–12,778
Fly to Kadapa Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)CMB - CDP
2. Take the taxi from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to B. Kothakota
7h 56m
₹17,583–21,943

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

33Weekly Planes

2h 5mAverage Duration

₹7,510Cheapest Price

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Distance: 843.4 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and B. Kothakota, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to B. Kothakota. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), then take the taxi to B. Kothakota. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Bangarapet, then take the taxi to B. Kothakota.

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