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How to get fromCoimbatore to Kataragama templeby train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Kataragama temple 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 Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    28h 37m
    Rs 38,118–50,468

  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 16m
    Rs 25,568–33,318

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Velankanni 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 41m

  4. Taxi, fly to Weerawila International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane COK - WRZ
    17h 16m
    Rs 49,359–128,206

  5. 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 Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    18h 50m
    Rs 63,359–146,606

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration18h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,851Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108 km
  • Duration: 28h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Coimbatore to Kataragama temple. 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 temple. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore to Kataragama temple via Velankanni Bus stand, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 30h 41m.

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