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How to get fromKannur to Sri Lankaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kannur to Sri Lanka by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CNN - CMB
    5h 5m
    Rs 66,087–92,266

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kannur to Erode Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    26h 53m
    Rs 25,538–37,956

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kannur to Kozhikodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    30h 6m

  4. Fly to Jaffna

    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CNN - JAF
    18h 16m
    Rs 94,137–294,966

Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRs 39,765Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Kannur, India and Sri Lanka?

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.

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