Rome2Rio

How to get fromKerala to Mannarby train, ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or car

Find Transport to Mannar

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Mannar by train, ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    18h 48m
    Rs 30,856–42,742

  2. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    21h 56m

  3. Fly Trivandrum to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRV - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    11h 29m
    Rs 96,149–297,086

  4. Fly Trivandrum to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    7h 59m
    Rs 70,649–120,586

  5. Fly Cochin International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    12h 55m
    Rs 56,855–178,897

  6. Fly Cochin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    9h 41m
    Rs 61,355–102,397

Trivandrum (TRV) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRs 87,921Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kerala to Mannar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 827.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 48m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kerala to Mannar. However, you can take the train to Kovilpatti, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kesavadasapuram, walk to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, take the bus to Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.