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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Udupi is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 29h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Udupi is to fly and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹19,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Udupi?

The distance between Colombo and Udupi is 932 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Udupi without a car is to train and ferry which takes 29h 55m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Colombo to Udupi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Udupi?

There are 307+ hotels available in Udupi.

Colombo to Udupi - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Udupi by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane CMB - IXE
2. Take the bus from Surathkal to Udupibus
5h 22m
₹19,084–28,011
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain
4. Take the train from Karur to Udupitrain
29h 55m
₹7,423–11,483
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Udupi, Karnatakabus
35h 10m
Fly to Kannur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane CMB - CNN
2. Take the train from Kannur to Udupitrain
11h 28m
₹21,694–31,601
Train, ferry via Salem
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Salem Jntrain
4. Take the train from Salem Jn to Udupitrain
36h 19m
₹7,473–11,883

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

25Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

₹15,239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931.9 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Udupi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to Surathkal, then take the bus to Udupi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Udupi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Karur in around 29h 55m.

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