What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Mannar?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Mannar is to train and ferry and taxi which costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 42000 and takes 19h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Mannar?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Mannar is to fly and drive which takes 6h 24m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 140000.

How far is it from Kochi to Mannar?

The distance between Kochi and Mannar is 805 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Mannar without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Mannar without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 19h 40m and costs Rs. 32000 - Rs. 42000.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Mannar?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Kochi to Mannar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mannar?

There are 24+ hotels available in Mannar.

Kochi to Mannar - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, ferry, taxi, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Mannar by plane, car, train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane COK - CMB
2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar
6h 24m
Rs 55,769–131,455
Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi
19h 40m
Rs 32,186–41,789
Bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus
2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi
20h 29m
Fly to Jaffna, taxi
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane COK - JAF
2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi
8h 1m
Rs 60,269–182,955
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane COK - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi
18h 55m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

Rs 28,598Cheapest Price

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Distance: 805.1 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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 taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ernakulam Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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