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How to get fromKochi to Arugam Bayby plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Arugam Bay by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane COK - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    10h 59m
    Rs 63,366–130,410

  2. Fly to Kandy, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    2. Drive from Kandy (KDW) to Arugam Baycar car
    21h 5m
    Rs 37,366–104,410

  3. Train, taxi, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Nagapattinamtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Wellawattatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    38h 14m
    Rs 45,099–59,919

  4. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane COK - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    13h 24m
    Rs 78,366–155,410

  5. Fly to Hatton, drive

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    2. Drive from Hatton (NUF) to Arugam Baycar car
    21h 15m
    Rs 37,866–104,410

  6. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Arugam Baytaxi taxi
    23h 49m
    Rs 53,316–120,210

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 30,118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 789.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Arugam Bay. However, you can take the subway to Aluva, walk to Aluva station, take the bus to Kochi Airport, walk to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Arugam Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tiruturaipundi Junction, take the taxi to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Wellawatta, walk to Wellawatta, take the bus to Akkaraipattu, then take the taxi to Arugam Bay.

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