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 via Bengaluru which costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000 and takes 45h 34m.

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 ₹14,000 - ₹26,000.

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 51m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.

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 61+ 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)plane CMB - IXE
2. Take the train from Thokur to Bhatkaltrain
7h 23m
₹14,082–25,676
Train, ferry via Bengaluru
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 Baiyyapanahalli Yardtrain
4. Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Bhatkaltrain
45h 34m
₹7,539–15,268
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 Udupitrain
5. Take the train from Udupi to Bhatkaltrain
31h 51m
₹7,559–15,468
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 Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
5. Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Surathkalbus
6. Take the bus from Surathkal to Bhatkalbus
35h 13m
₹9,101–11,810
Fly to Hubli Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane CMB - HBX
2. Take the bus from Hubballi to Bhatkalbus
9h 14m
₹16,302–50,056
Fly to Kannur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane CMB - CNN
2. Take the train from Kannur to Bhatkaltrain
13h 38m
₹20,762–30,846
Fly to Dabolim Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane CMB - GOI
2. Take the train from Madgaon to Bhatkaltrain
11h 14m
₹13,944–30,363

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

34Weekly Planes

4h 58mAverage Duration

₹11,413Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Bhatkal.

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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 Colombo-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, Karur, and Udupi in around 31h 51m.

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