There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Puttaparthi by plane, 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, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
- Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Sai P Nilayamtrain
6h 28m₹15,056–28,872Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Sai P Nilayamtrain
27h 14m₹7,676–11,546Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Puttaparthibus
27h 21mTrain, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyappanahalitrain
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Puttaparthibus
33h 21m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Puttaparthi is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 27h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Puttaparthi is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹29,000.
The distance between Colombo and Puttaparthi is 917 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Puttaparthi without a car is to train and ferry which takes 27h 14m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Colombo to Puttaparthi, including transfers.
There are 24+ hotels available in Puttaparthi.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Puttaparthi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), walk to Kempegowda International Airport, take the bus to Kogilu Cross, walk to Yelahanka Jn., take the train to Sai P Nilayam, then take the taxi to Puttaparthi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Puttaparthi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Krishnarajapurm, Krishnarajapuram, Baiyappanahalli, Baiyyapanahalli Yard, and Sai P Nilayam in around 27h 14m.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–40,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yelahanka Jn. to Sai P Nilayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Baiyyapanahalli Yard to Sai P Nilayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Nagappattinam to Baiyyappanahali
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹440–550
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹440–550
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹770–800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- ₹770–800
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Puttaparthi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Puttaparthi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- narpatchoudhary313@gmail.com
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- appleanbu66@gmail.com
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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