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How to get fromCoimbatore to Kataragamaby train, plane, ferry, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Kataragama by train, plane, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Weerawila International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane COK - WRZ
    14h 9m
    Rs 39,806–118,377

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    29h 10m
    Rs 25,159–32,813

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragamataxi taxi
    28h 38m
    Rs 37,709–49,963

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    30h 6m

  5. Train, fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kataragamataxi taxi
    23h 28m
    Rs 51,806–126,777

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 36,705Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Coimbatore to Kataragama. However, you can take the train to Aluva, walk to Aluva station, take the bus to Kochi Airport, walk to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Kataragama. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Haputale, then take the taxi to Kataragama.

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