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How to get fromKochi to Nuwara Eliyaby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Nuwara Eliya by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    25h 57m
    Rs 31,918–40,857

  2. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    18h 14m
    Rs 30,665–93,209

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    19h 13m
    Rs 33,165–96,409

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    20h 12m
    Rs 37,865–101,409

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,548Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,121.1 km
  • Duration: 25h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. 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 Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.

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