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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpettaby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpetta by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CMB - CCJ
    2. Take the bus from Thamassery to Kalpettabus bus
    6h 11m
    ₹19,057–31,264

  2. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kozhikkodetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Wayanadbus bus
    11h 11m
    ₹14,647–26,669

  3. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kalpettataxi taxi
    4h 32m
    ₹19,179–29,314

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,864Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpetta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 694.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Kalpetta, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpetta. However, you can fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), take the taxi to Thamassery, then take the bus to Kalpetta. Alternatively, you can fly to Cochin International Airport (COK) then take the taxi to Kalpetta.

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