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

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  1. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane UDR - CMB
    12h 43m
    Rs 70,699–104,889

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 5h
    Rs 28,878–56,627

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indore to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 10h

  4. Bus to Indore, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IDR - CMB
    13h 56m

  5. Train to Raja Bhoj International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sant Hirdaram Nagartrain train
    2. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHO - CMB
    16h 13m
    Rs 65,273–149,472

  6. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DEL - CMB
    12h 55m
    Rs 60,607–109,896

  7. Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain train
    3. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane JAI - CMB
    13h 55m
    Rs 70,818–108,252

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhopalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhopal to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 11h

Dabok Airport (UDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRs 49,730Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,356 km
  • Duration: 12h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Bhatewar, take the taxi to Dabok Airport (UDR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kota to Colombo Fort via Kota Jn, Thiruvarur Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 2d 5h.

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