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

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  1. Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, 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 18m
    Rs 53,887–99,727

  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 26,084–39,990

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anantapur to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    28h 35m

  4. Train, train to Kadapa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Anantapur to Tadipatritrain train
    2. Take the train from Tadipatri to Cuddapahtrain train
    3. Fly from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CDP - CMB
    12h 42m
    Rs 53,108–150,891

  5. 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 26,107–40,929

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRs 43,057Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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 Anantapur to Pettah via Bengaluru, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 28h 35m.

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