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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Channapatna is to train and ferry via Salem which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 29h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Channapatna is to fly and bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Channapatna?

The distance between Colombo and Channapatna is 847 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Channapatna without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 25h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Colombo to Channapatna, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channapatna?

There are 21+ hotels available in Channapatna.

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

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

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Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Channapatnatrain
5h 20m
₹14,796–26,380
Train, ferry via Salem
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 Salem Jntrain
4. Take the train from Salem Jn to Channapatnatrain
29h 11m
₹7,330–10,877
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 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
4. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Bangalorebus
5. Take the bus from Satellite Bus stand to Channapatnabus
25h 43m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurmtrain
4. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Channapatnatrain
25h 46m
₹7,365–10,937
Fly to Mysore, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mysore (MYQ)plane CMB - MYQ
2. Take the train from Mysore Jn to Channapatnatrain
8h
₹22,286–59,880

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

38Weekly Planes

2h 18mAverage Duration

₹11,986Cheapest Price

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Distance: 847.2 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Channapatna. 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 Kempegowda Bus Station, walk to Ksr Bengaluru, then take the train to Channapatna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Channapatna via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Bangalore, Kempegowda Bus Station, Mysore Road Bus Station, and Satellite Bus stand in around 25h 43m.

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