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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Mankulam by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kottayam 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 train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    21h 31m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain train
    23h 15m
    Rs 25,223–34,732

  3. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    14h 57m
    Rs 52,460–107,345

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

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    4. Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain train
    15h 49m
    Rs 43,660–111,022

  5. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    4. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain train
    23h 20m

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRs 62,475Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 762 km
  • Duration: 21h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Kottayam to Mankulam. However, you can take the bus to Palani, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Mankulam via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 23h 15m.

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