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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Batāla is to bus and ferry and train which costs ₹9,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 3 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Batāla is to fly and taxi which takes 7h and costs ₹16,000 - ₹46,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Batāla?

The distance between Colombo and Batāla is 2859 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Batāla without a car is to train and ferry via Guntakal which takes 2 days 20h and costs ₹8,000 - ₹23,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Colombo to Batāla, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Batāla?

There are one+ hotels available in Batāla.

Colombo to Batāla - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)CMB - ATQ
2. Take the taxi from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Batāla
7h
₹16,493–45,182
Train, ferry via Guntakal
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 Guntakal Jn
4. Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Jalandhar Cant
5. Take the train from Jalandhar Cant to Batala Jn
2d 20h
₹8,449–22,073
Fly to Kangra Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kangra Airport (DHM)CMB - DHM
2. Take the taxi from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Batāla
11h 25m
₹27,573–80,632
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Jaipur
4. Take the bus from Jaipur to Amritsar
3d 3h
₹9,264–16,661
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 Villupuram Jn
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Firozpur Cant
5. Take the train from Firozpur Cant to Batala Jn
3d 8h
₹8,459–22,673

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) flights

59Weekly Planes

8h 52mAverage Duration

₹13,496Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,859.3 km
Duration: 7h

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Batāla. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ), then take the taxi to Batāla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Batala Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Guntakal Jn, and Jalandhar Cant in around 2d 20h.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
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Train from Nagappattinam to Guntakal Jn

Ave. Duration: 15h 10m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹400–3,100
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹400–470
Third AC (3A): ₹1,000–1,300
Second AC (2A): ₹1,400–1,800
First Class (1A): ₹2,400–3,100

Train from Guntakal Jn to Jalandhar Cant

Ave. Duration: 36h 20m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,000–7,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹1,000–1,200
Third AC (3A): ₹2,500–3,100
Second AC (2A): ₹3,500–4,400
First Class (1A): ₹6,000–7,500

Train from Jalandhar Cant to Batala Jn

Ave. Duration: 2h 47m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹150–1,200
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹150–180
Third AC (3A): ₹420–550
Second AC (2A): ₹550–750
First Class (1A): ₹900–1,200

Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Jaipur

Ave. Duration: 43h 5m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,000–8,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹1,000–1,300
Third AC (3A): ₹2,500–3,200
Second AC (2A): ₹3,600–4,600
First Class (1A): ₹6,000–8,000

Train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jn

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹170–1,400
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹170–210
Third AC (3A): ₹480–600
Second AC (2A): ₹650–850
First Class (1A): ₹1,000–1,400

Train from Villupuram Jn to Firozpur Cant

Ave. Duration: 2d 7h
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: ₹1,200–9,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹1,200–1,500
Third AC (3A): ₹3,100–3,900
Second AC (2A): ₹4,400–5,500
First Class (1A): ₹7,500–9,500

Train from Firozpur Cant to Batala Jn

Ave. Duration: 5h 19m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹190–1,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹190–230
Third AC (3A): ₹500–650
Second AC (2A): ₹700–900
First Class (1A): ₹1,100–1,500

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