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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gandikota is to train and ferry and taxi which costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 26h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Gandikota is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹20,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Gandikota?

The distance between Colombo and Gandikota is 936 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Gandikota without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 26h 7m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹14,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Colombo to Gandikota, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Gandikota?

There are two+ hotels available in Gandikota.

Colombo to Gandikota - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Gandikota 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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)CMB - CDP
2. Take the taxi from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Gandikota
6h 51m
₹15,377–19,336
Train, ferry, taxi
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 Yerraguntla
4. Take the taxi from Yerraguntla to Gandikota
26h 7m
₹8,039–13,977
Bus, ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavur
4. Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Anantapur
5. Take the taxi from Anantapur to Gandikota
27h 24m
₹11,032–14,282

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kadapa Airport (CDP) flights

11Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

₹7,011Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.8 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Gandikota. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Kadapa Airport (CDP), then take the taxi to Gandikota. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Yerraguntla, then take the taxi to Gandikota.

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