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How to get fromLakshadweep to Sri Lankaby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lakshadweep to Sri Lanka by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    44h 50m
    Rs 88,085–165,128

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Willingdon Island Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    45h 44m

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  • Distance: 1,539.5 km
  • Duration: 44h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Lakshadweep to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the ferry to Willingdon Island Jetty, take the taxi to Ernakulam Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Colombo Fort. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kavaratti Lakshadweep to Pettah via Willingdon Island Jetty, Ernakulam, Kerala, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 45h 44m.

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