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

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Puttaparthi by plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Sai P Nilayamtrain train
    6h 14m
    ₹14,048–22,863

  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 Bangarapettrain train
    4. Take the train from Bangarapet to Sai P Nilayamtrain train
    27h 38m
    ₹7,653–11,609

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madurai to Anantpurbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Anantpur to Puttaparthitaxi taxi
    26h 29m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,779Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 917.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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 the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Madurai, Tamil Nadu, walk to Madurai, take the bus to Anantpur, then take the taxi to Puttaparthi.

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