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How to get fromAlappuzha to Mankulamby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Mankulam by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    21h 45m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kayankulam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    23h 46m
    Rs 25,633–37,720

  3. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    14h 28m
    Rs 52,412–97,356

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    17h 51m
    Rs 43,453–89,330

  5. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    4. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain train
    22h 51m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRs 59,955Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 826.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 45m

What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Alappuzha to Mankulam. However, you can take the bus to Palani, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Mankulam via Kayankulam, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 23h 46m.

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