There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kolar Gold Fields by plane, bus, train, ferry, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CMB - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Bangarapettrain
5h 22m₹16,109–28,761Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Bangarapettrain
22h 36m₹7,483–10,133Bus, ferry, taxi
- Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to Kolar Gold Fieldstaxi
20h 49m₹9,874–11,479Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CMB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Bangarapettrain
8h 26m₹15,644–43,851
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kolar Gold Fields is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 22h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kolar Gold Fields is to fly and bus and train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹29,000.
The distance between Colombo and Kolar Gold Fields is 863 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kolar Gold Fields without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 36m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Colombo to Kolar Gold Fields, including transfers.
There are seven+ hotels available in Kolar Gold Fields.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kolar Gold Fields, India?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kolar Gold Fields. 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 KR Pura station, walk to Krishnarajapurm, take the train to Bangarapet, then take the taxi to Kolar Gold Fields. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, drive to Nagore, take the bus to Ashokpillar, walk to FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar, take the bus to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand, then take the taxi to Kolar Gold Fields.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–38,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Bangarapet
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Nagappattinam to Bangarapet
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Bangarapet
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,300
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