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How to get fromNegombo to Kottayi-Iby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Negombo to Kottayi-I by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    5h 57m
    ₹13,685–25,875

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    19h 15m
    ₹8,273–11,533

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus bus
    20h 23m

  4. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CMB - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Parlitrain train
    8h 14m
    ₹19,695–33,995

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    6h 41m
    ₹15,435–27,715

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,199Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 623.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Kottayi-I, India?

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Kottayi-I. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), take the taxi to Coimbatore Jn, take the train to Palakkad, then take the taxi to Kottayi-I. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Kottayi-I via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Tiruchchirapali, Dindigul Jn, and Palghat Town in around 19h 15m.

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