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How to get fromErnākulam to Mankulamby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ernākulam to Mankulam by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Jaffna, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    8h 46m
    Rs 54,766–177,229

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    20h 35m
    Rs 25,412–34,585

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchibus bus
    21h 1m

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain train
    19h 1m

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    22h 6m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 53,612Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Ernākulam to Mankulam. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Tellipallai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Town to Mankulam via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 20h 35m.

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