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How to get fromKochi to Anuradhapuraby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Anuradhapura by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Anuradhapuratrain train
    22h 3m
    Rs 24,951–33,973

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puthukkad to Palanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Punnalaikkadduvan to Anuradhapurabus bus
    23h 5m

  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    19h 45m
    Rs 30,506–91,780

  4. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    23h 35m
    Rs 31,966–97,810

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 29,074Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 898.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 3m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Anuradhapura. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Anuradhapura via Puthukkad, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Punnalaikkadduvan in around 23h 5m.

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