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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Lakshadweep is to bus and ferry which costs ₹8,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Lakshadweep is to fly and ferry which takes 21h 17m and costs ₹32,000 - ₹60,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Lakshadweep?

The distance between Colombo and Lakshadweep is 1241 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Lakshadweep without a car is to train and ferry which takes 45h and costs ₹25,000 - ₹55,000.

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

It takes approximately 23h 2m to get from Colombo to Lakshadweep, including transfers.

Colombo to Lakshadweep - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Lakshadweep by plane, ferry, train, 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 Bajpe Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)CMB - IXE
2. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavaratti
23h 2m
₹13,786–20,459
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
4. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
5. Take the ferry from Mangalore - Bunder port to Kavaratti
2d 2h
₹8,727–11,402
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 Ernakulam Town
4. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweep
45h
₹25,592–51,161
Fly to Cochin International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
2. Take the ferry from Willingdon Island Jetty to Kavaratti Lakshadweep
21h 17m
₹32,096–59,859

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

50Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

₹8,351Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Lakshadweep.

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Distance: 1,240.8 km
Duration: 23h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Lakshadweep. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Mangalore - Bunder port, then take the ferry to Kavaratti. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kavaratti Lakshadweep via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Ernakulam Town, and Willingdon Island Jetty in around 45h.

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