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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Mankulam by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Kilinochchibus bus
    20h 34m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aluva to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    22h 16m
    Rs 24,759–34,306

  3. Fly Cochin International Airport to Jaffna, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    14h 36m
    Rs 51,908–174,035

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    20h 46m

  5. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CJB - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    15h 21m
    Rs 75,099–257,326

  6. Fly Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train

    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 train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain train
    22h 59m

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

    1. Take the train from Aluva 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 train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    15h 17m
    Rs 54,931–148,428

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRs 53,377Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 694.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 34m

What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kothamangalam to Mankulam. However, you can take the bus to Palani, take the bus to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, drive to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Kilinochchi, walk to Kilinochchi, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Mankulam via Aluva, Aluva, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 22h 16m.

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