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How to get fromColombo to Bhatkalby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Bhatkal by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bajpe Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)planeCMB - IXE
    2. Take the train from Thokur to Bhatkaltrain
    7h 23m
    ₹13,493–21,162

  2. Train, ferry

    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 Coimbatore Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Bhatkaltrain
    31h 26m
    ₹7,449–14,573

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
    4. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
    5. Take the bus from Mangaluru VRL Main Office to Bhatkalbus
    35h 6m
    ₹8,831–11,606

  4. Fly to Dabolim Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)planeCMB - GOI
    2. Take the train from Madgaon to Bhatkaltrain
    8h 43m
    ₹14,183–27,132

  5. Fly to Hubli Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX)planeCMB - HBX
    2. Take the bus from Hubballi to Bhatkalbus
    10h 14m
    ₹12,213–36,542

  6. Fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)planeCMB - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Bhatkaltrain
    12h 53m
    ₹11,173–33,332

  7. Fly to Goa Mopa, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Goa Mopa (GOX)planeCMB - GOX
    2. Take the train from Madgaon to Bhatkaltrain
    11h 2m
    ₹15,461–28,480

  8. Train, ferry via Bengaluru

    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
    ₹7,529–15,173

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, and Coimbatore Jn in around 31h 26m.

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