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How to get fromKottapadi to Sigiriyaby bus, ferry, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottapadi to Sigiriya by bus, ferry, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vadakkencherry 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 bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    22h 50m

  2. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guruvayur to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    18h 37m
    Rs 28,403–89,774

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Thrisur to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    23h 33m

  4. Train, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the train from Guruvayur to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Sigiriyataxi taxi
    20h 27m
    Rs 32,073–95,874

  5. Train, fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Take the train from Guruvayur to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Sigiriyataxi taxi
    21h 29m
    Rs 35,573–100,374

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 27,178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 890.2 km
  • Duration: 22h 50m

What companies run services between Kottapadi, India and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kottapadi to Sigiriya. However, you can take the taxi to Kunnamkulam, take the bus to Thrissur, take the bus to Vadakkanchery, take the bus to Palani, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the taxi to Sigiriya. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kottapadi to Sigiriya via Guruvayur, Thrisur, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Vavuniya, Vavuniya, and Dambulla in around 23h 33m.

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