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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    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 38,254–50,636

  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 25,704–33,486

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thiruvarur Membalam Bus standbus 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 13m

  4. Taxi, fly to Hatton

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kataragamataxi taxi
    19h
    Rs 62,431–146,691

  5. Taxi, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kataragamataxi taxi
    19h 32m
    Rs 66,431–151,691

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,291Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Coimbatore to Kataragama.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,108.4 km
  • Duration: 28h 38m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore to Kataragama via Thiruvarur Membalam Bus stand, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 30h 13m.

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