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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Mankulam 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 Mankulamtrain train
    20h 46m
    Rs 24,722–33,705

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    21h 41m

  3. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CJB - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    13h 22m
    Rs 73,390–249,732

  4. Fly from Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    13h 42m
    Rs 51,923–173,847

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRs 72,762Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 803.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Mankulam. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Mankulam via Angamaly, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 21h 41m.

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