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How to get fromKochi to Nilaveliby train, ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Nilaveli by train, ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    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 Vavuniyatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    22h 50m
    Rs 35,020–47,064

  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 Mahotrain train
    4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    29h 37m
    Rs 27,720–38,964

  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    20h 33m
    Rs 30,316–89,310

  4. Fly to Jaffna, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the train from Chunnakam to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Nilavelitaxi taxi
    15h 48m
    Rs 62,166–117,110

  5. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    23h 1m
    Rs 31,916–92,410

  6. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane COK - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    15h 57m
    Rs 32,566–98,590

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 27,096Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 947.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Nilaveli. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Nilaveli. Alternatively, 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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, take the bus to Trincomalee, then take the taxi to Nilaveli.

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