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How to get fromKota to Sri Lankaby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Kota to Sri Lanka by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Indore, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IDR - CMB
    13h 44m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 5h
    Rs 28,508–55,155

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indore to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    42h 28m

  4. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane UDR - CMB
    12h 31m
    Rs 65,085–97,255

  5. Train to Raja Bhoj International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sant Hirdaram Nagartrain train
    2. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHO - CMB
    16h 30m
    Rs 54,660–161,957

  6. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DEL - CMB
    12h 43m
    Rs 59,991–102,377

  7. Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain train
    3. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane JAI - CMB
    13h 42m
    Rs 70,145–100,737

  8. Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain train
    3. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane JAI - JAF
    23h 19m
    Rs 103,195–323,437

  9. Train to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Ahmedabad Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AMD - CMB
    17h 1m
    Rs 59,810–88,457

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhopalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhopal to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    2d 11h

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 43,107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between Kota, India and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kota to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the bus to Indore, walk to Rajwada, take the bus to Indore Airport, walk to Indore (IDR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota to Pettah via Indore, Bengaluru, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 42h 28m.

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