What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Mannar?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Mannar is to train and ferry and taxi which costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 40000 and takes 22h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Mannar?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Mannar is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 9h 35m and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 120000.

How far is it from Kottayam to Mannar?

The distance between Kottayam and Mannar is 870 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Mannar without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Mannar without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 22h 14m and costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 40000.

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Mannar?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Kottayam to Mannar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mannar?

There are 25+ hotels available in Mannar.

Kottayam to Mannar - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Mannar by taxi, plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane IXM - CMB
3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar
9h 35m
Rs 68,798–120,216
Train, ferry, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Nagappattinamtrain
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi
22h 14m
Rs 30,516–39,722
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane COK - CMB
3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar
10h 58m
Rs 60,870–96,874
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane COK - JAF
3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi
14h 16m
Rs 56,870–111,374
Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jntrain
2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane TRZ - JAF
4. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi
15h 8m
Rs 48,069–115,050
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane COK - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi
23h 4m

Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

Rs 39,334Cheapest Price

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Distance: 870.2 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Kottayam to Mannar. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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