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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Bhatkal is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000 and takes 31h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Bhatkal is to fly and train which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹22,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Bhatkal?

The distance between Colombo and Bhatkal is 1011 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Bhatkal without a car is to train and ferry which takes 31h 26m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Colombo to Bhatkal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bhatkal?

There are 55+ hotels available in Bhatkal.

Colombo to Bhatkal - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Bhatkal by plane, 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 Bajpe Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)CMB - IXE
2. Take the train from Thokur to Bhatkal
7h 23m
₹13,470–21,134
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 Coimbatore Jn
4. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Bhatkal
31h 26m
₹7,446–14,544
Bus, ferry
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 Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
5. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
6. Take the bus from Mangaluru VRL Main Office to Bhatkal
35h 6m
₹8,930–11,480
Fly to Dabolim Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)CMB - GOI
2. Take the train from Madgaon to Bhatkal
8h 43m
₹13,160–23,104
Fly to Hubli Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX)CMB - HBX
2. Take the bus from Hubballi to Bhatkal
10h 14m
₹12,190–40,514
Fly to Goa Mopa, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Goa Mopa (GOX)CMB - GOX
2. Take the train from Madgaon to Bhatkal
11h 52m
₹15,438–24,452
Train, ferry via Bengaluru
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyapanahalli Yard
4. Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Bhatkal
45h 34m
₹7,526–15,144

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

50Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

₹7,269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,010.9 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Bhatkal. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Thokur, then take the train to Bhatkal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Bhatkal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Coimbatore Jn in around 31h 26m.

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