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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dandeli is to train and ferry which costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000 and takes 35h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dandeli is to fly and bus which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹50,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Dandeli?

The distance between Colombo and Dandeli is 1243 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Dandeli without a car is to train and ferry which takes 35h 2m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Colombo to Dandeli, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dandeli?

There are 53+ hotels available in Dandeli.

Colombo to Dandeli - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Dandeli 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 Belgaum Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Belgaum Airport (IXG)plane CMB - IXG
2. Take the taxi from Belgaum Airport (IXG) to Dandelitaxi
9h 26m
₹19,962–60,946
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 Londa Jntrain
35h 2m
₹8,409–15,568
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 Anand Rao Circle to Dandeli CMC Complexbus
35h 29m
₹8,861–11,340
Fly to Hubli Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane CMB - HBX
2. Take the bus from Dharwad to Dandeli CMC Complexbus
8h 2m
₹16,292–49,966
Fly to Dabolim Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane CMB - GOI
2. Take the train from Vasco Da Gama to Kulemtrain
3. Take the taxi from Kulem to Dandelitaxi
9h 29m
₹15,894–31,763
Fly to Goa Mopa, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Goa Mopa (GOX)plane CMB - GOX
2. Take the bus from Mapusa KTC Bus Stand to Caranzolbus
3. Take the taxi from Caranzol to Dandelitaxi
8h 50m
₹20,326–37,644

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Belgaum Airport (IXG) flights

48Weekly Planes

10h 22mAverage Duration

₹15,072Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Dandeli.

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Distance: 1,243.4 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Dandeli. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Belgaum Airport (IXG), then take the taxi to Dandeli. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Dandeli via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Londa Jn in around 35h 2m.

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