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How to get fromKottayam to Sri Lankaby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kottayam to Sri Lanka by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2h 42m
    Rs 53,139–122,055

  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 Colombo Forttrain train
    28h 15m
    Rs 25,171–34,931

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    29h 38m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 29,278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Kottayam to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 28h 15m.

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