Rome2Rio

How to get fromColombo to Kotwaby plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

Find Transport to Kotwa

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Varanasi Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CMB - VNS
    2. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Dabhauratrain train
    12h 33m
    ₹20,597–29,296

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Manikpur Jntrain train
    2d 4h
    ₹8,166–16,166

  3. Fly to Khajuraho Civil Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Khajuraho Civil Airport (HJR)plane plane CMB - HJR
    2. Take the train from Khajuraho to Dabhauratrain train
    16h 12m
    ₹32,357–90,266

  4. Fly to Jabalpur, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jabalpur (JLR)plane plane CMB - JLR
    2. Take the train from Jabalpur to Satnatrain train
    3. Take the train from Satna to Dabhauratrain train
    13h 13m
    ₹24,427–71,206

  5. Fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane plane CMB - LKO
    2. Take the train from Lucknowjn to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Dabhauratrain train
    13h 14m
    ₹19,277–53,986

  6. Fly to Allahabad, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Allahabad (IXD)plane plane CMB - IXD
    2. Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Dabhauratrain train
    11h 6m
    ₹25,979–74,478

  7. Fly to Mana Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mana Airport (RPR)plane plane CMB - RPR
    2. Take the train from Raipur Jn to Dabhauratrain train
    19h 31m
    ₹20,647–61,546

  8. Bus, ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Bhopal Jntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Rewa, Madhya Pradeshbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh to Kotwataxi taxi
    2d 8h

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹17,327Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kotwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,325.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kotwa, Madhya Pradesh, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kotwa. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Varanasi Airport (VNS), take the taxi to Varanasi Jn, take the train to Prayagraj Jn, take the train to Dabhaura, then take the taxi to Kotwa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kotwa via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Mayiladuturai J, Manikpur Jn, and Dabhaura in around 2d 4h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Southend Airport into central London, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.