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How to get fromKochi to Kandyby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kochi to Kandy by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Kandy

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    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    17h 51m
    Rs 34,861–112,304

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi taxi
    18h 51m
    Rs 39,361–117,904

  3. 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 Kandytrain train
    20h 54m
    Rs 34,991–103,854

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 51m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and four other airlines fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW) 4 times a day.

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