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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Mannar by plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Cochin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    9h 43m
    Rs 60,370–93,414

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    19h 45m
    Rs 30,455–39,270

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    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 taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    20h 40m

  4. Fly Cochin International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    13h 1m
    Rs 56,370–107,914

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    9h 56m
    Rs 68,794–120,211

  6. Fly Cochin International Airport 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 Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    21h 48m

  7. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    4. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    5. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    12h 42m
    Rs 48,361–117,457

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 24,845Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 800 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Mannar. 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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