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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kochi to Mankulam by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    8h 47m
    Rs 55,280–177,837

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 56m
    Rs 26,072–35,471

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    21h 21m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
TicketRs 53,393Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kochi to Mankulam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 557.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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 taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Tellipallai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Mankulam via Ernakulam Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 20h 56m.

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