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How to get fromKochi to Batticaloaby train, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Batticaloa by train, ferry, 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 Mahotrain train
    4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    29h 30m
    Rs 26,902–38,298

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    22h 25m
    Rs 38,514–105,816

  3. 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 to Batticaloatrain train
    25h
    Rs 39,464–109,716

  4. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    27h 6m
    Rs 38,394–108,466

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration19h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,184.1 km
  • Duration: 29h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Batticaloa. However, you can take the taxi to Ernakulam Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Maho, then take the train to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Maharajas College, take the subway to Aluva, walk to Aluva station, take the bus to Kochi Airport, walk to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa.

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