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How to get fromColombo to Kothanurby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Ramanagarabus bus
    4h 17m
    ₹15,554–28,345

  2. Train, ferry via Salem

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Salem Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Salem Jn to Ramanagaramtrain train
    29h 25m
    ₹7,869–11,548

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Bengalurubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hebbala Traffic Police Station to Ramanagarabus bus
    24h 24m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Ramanagaramtrain train
    25h 57m
    ₹7,904–11,558

  5. Fly to Mysore, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Mysore (MYQ)plane plane CMB - MYQ
    2. Take the train from Mysore Jn to Channapatnatrain train
    8h 41m
    ₹21,014–54,795

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 850.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kothanur. 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 Ramanagara, then take the taxi to Kothanur. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Kothanur via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni Bus stand, Bengaluru, KR Market, Hebbala, Hebbala Traffic Police Station, and Ramanagara in around 24h 24m.

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