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There are 7 ways to get from Kota to Colombo by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Indore, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Indore Jn Bgtrain train
    2. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IDR - CMB
    14h 22m
    Rs 53,367–117,108

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    2d 5h
    Rs 28,820–52,613

  3. Train to Jaipur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Jaipurtrain train
    2. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane JAI - CMB
    13h 30m
    Rs 59,586–103,937

  4. Bus, train to Dabok Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Parsolibus bus
    2. Take the train from Parsoli to Mavli Jntrain train
    3. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane UDR - CMB
    14h 18m
    Rs 54,948–77,263

  5. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DEL - CMB
    13h 20m
    Rs 55,888–116,503

  6. Train, train to Raja Bhoj International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dakaniya Talav to Ujjain Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ujjain Jn to Sant Hirdaram Nagartrain train
    3. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHO - CMB
    17h 4m
    Rs 57,744–100,666

  7. Train, train to Gwalior Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Mathura Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Mathura Jn to Gwalior Jn.train train
    3. Fly from Gwalior Airport (GWL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane GWL - CMB
    16h 17m
    Rs 61,368–175,743

Indore (IDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRs 42,007Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train to Indore Jn Bg, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Indore Airport, walk to Indore (IDR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kota to Pettah via Kota Jn, Thiruvarur Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 2d 5h.

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