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How to get fromAlappuzha to Mannarby train, plane, car, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Alappuzha to Mannar by train, plane, car, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    10h 29m
    Rs 58,822–96,886

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    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 taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    22h 45m
    Rs 30,933–42,720

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    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 taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    20h 44m

  4. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    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 taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    13h 47m
    Rs 56,822–101,386

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    10h 5m
    Rs 76,916–122,719

  6. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    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 taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    17h 11m
    Rs 47,863–93,360

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    11h 24m
    Rs 66,268–121,332

  8. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    22h 35m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 25,501Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 858.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Alappuzha to Mannar. However, you can take the train to Ernakulam Jn, walk to Ernakulam South, take the subway to Aluva, walk to Aluva station, take the bus to Kochi Airport, walk to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Palani, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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