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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Motīhāri is to train and ferry via Chittaranjan which costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000 and takes 2 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Motīhāri is to fly and drive which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹28,000 - ₹46,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Motīhāri?

The distance between Colombo and Motīhāri is 2314 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Motīhāri without a car is to train and ferry via Chittaranjan which takes 2 days 14h and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Colombo to Motīhāri, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Motīhāri?

There are four+ hotels available in Motīhāri.

Colombo to Motīhāri - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Motīhāri by plane, train, ferry, or car

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Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane CMB - PAT
2. Take the train from Patliputra to Bapudm Motiharitrain
10h 13m
₹24,949–69,608
Train, ferry via Chittaranjan
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 Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Tambaram to Chittaranjantrain
5. Take the train from Chittaranjan to Bapudm Motiharitrain
2d 14h
₹8,116–17,167
Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane CMB - KTM
2. Drive from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Motīhāricar
7h 17m
₹28,879–45,548
Fly to Varanasi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane CMB - VNS
2. Take the train from Banaras to Bapudm Motiharitrain
16h 28m
₹21,349–32,798
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 Arakkonamtrain
4. Take the train from Arakkonam to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
5. Take the train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Bapudm Motiharitrain
2d 19h
₹8,286–18,067

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) flights

46Weekly Planes

6h 43mAverage Duration

₹22,418Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,313.6 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Motīhāri. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT), take the taxi to Patliputra, then take the train to Bapudm Motihari. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Bapudm Motihari via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tambaram, and Chittaranjan in around 2d 14h.

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