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

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

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  1. Fly Cochin International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    7h 52m
    Rs 59,654–182,227

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    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 46m
    Rs 31,195–43,084

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    19h 25m

  4. 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
    6h 13m
    Rs 63,154–110,727

  5. 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
    8h 33m
    Rs 106,207–327,193

  6. 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 70,707–120,693

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRs 53,485Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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 taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, 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.

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