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How to get fromKovilpatti to Kandyby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kovilpatti to Kandy by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    21h 11m
    Rs 26,424–35,833

  2. Bus, ferry via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Tiruchirapallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 18m

  3. Taxi, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane IXM - KDW
    15h 1m
    Rs 41,593–111,465

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 5m

  5. Taxi, fly to Hatton, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane IXM - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    18h 4m
    Rs 41,723–113,015

Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 11m

What companies run services between Kovilpatti, India and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kovilpatti to Kandy. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kovilpatti to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nittambuwa in around 23h 18m.

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