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How to get fromAnantapur to Colomboby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Anantapur to Colombo by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BLR - CMB
    7h 33m
    Rs 53,834–99,613

  2. Train, ferry via Bangarapet

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Bangarapettrain train
    2. Take the train from Bangarapet to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    30h 19m
    Rs 25,235–38,969

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anantpur to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    29h 6m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Gootytrain train
    2. Take the train from Gooty to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    31h 18m
    Rs 25,268–38,982

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 41,346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Anantapur to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airport, walk to Sadahalli Gate, take the bus to Kempegowda International Airport, walk to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anantpur to Pettah via Madurai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 29h 6m.

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