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

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There are 4 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 25,752–35,000

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Punnalaikkadduvan to Pettahbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 27m

  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 16m
    Rs 43,366–106,196

  4. 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 19m
    Rs 43,496–107,746

Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,803Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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 Madurai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Punnalaikkadduvan, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 25h 27m.

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