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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kargal is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 32h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kargal is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kargal?

The distance between Colombo and Kargal is 1244 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kargal without a car is to train and ferry which takes 32h 48m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Colombo to Kargal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kargal?

There are 15+ hotels available in Kargal.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kargal by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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 Hubli Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX)CMB - HBX
2. Take the taxi from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Kargal
8h 39m
₹14,019–38,687
Train, ferry
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 Arsikere Jn
4. Take the train from Arsikere Jn to Talguppa
32h 48m
₹7,805–15,040
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 Bus Stand Bangalore to Shivamogga
6. Take the taxi from Shivamogga to Kargal
32h 32m
₹10,513–13,298
Fly to Bajpe Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)CMB - IXE
2. Take the train from Thokur to Bhatkal
3. Take the taxi from Bhatkal to Kargal
8h 33m
₹15,539–23,617
Fly to Dabolim Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)CMB - GOI
2. Take the train from Madgaon to Bhatkal
3. Take the taxi from Bhatkal to Kargal
9h 54m
₹16,229–29,587
Fly to Shivamogga, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shivamogga (RQY)CMB - RQY
2. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Kargal
7h 49m
₹11,719–30,287

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hubli Airport (HBX) flights

42Weekly Planes

8h 39mAverage Duration

₹8,862Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kargal.

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Distance: 1,243.5 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kargal. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Hubli Airport (HBX), then take the taxi to Kargal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, drive to Nagore, take the bus to Ashokpillar, walk to FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar, take the bus to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone, walk to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore, take the bus to Shivamogga, then take the taxi to Kargal.

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