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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kārkala is to train and ferry via Coimbatore which costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000 and takes 32h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kārkala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹22,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kārkala?

The distance between Colombo and Kārkala is 923 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kārkala without a car is to train and ferry which takes 30h and costs ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Colombo to Kārkala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kārkala?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kārkala.

Colombo to Kārkala - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kārkala 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 Bajpe Airport (IXE)CMB - IXE
2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Kārkala
4h 30m
₹14,387–21,249
Train, ferry via Coimbatore
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 Mulki
32h 1m
₹8,351–15,490
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karur
4. Take the train from Karur to Udupi
30h
₹8,421–15,590
Bus, ferry, taxi
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 taxi from Mangaluru to Kārkala
31h 21m
₹10,030–12,890
Train, ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyappanahali
4. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
5. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Kārkala
34h 23m
₹9,036–15,840

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

50Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

₹7,477Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colombo to Kārkala.

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Distance: 923 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kārkala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), then take the taxi to Kārkala. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kārkala via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karur, and Udupi in around 30h.

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