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How to get fromOttapalam to Katunayakeby train, plane, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottapalam to Katunayake by train, plane, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CJB - CMB
    8h 45m
    Rs 43,676–85,146

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Punnalaikkadduvan to Katunayakebus bus
    22h 20m
    Rs 26,679–33,014

  3. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Nidamangalamtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Nidamangalam to Nagapattinamtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    23h 33m
    Rs 27,868–36,514

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuzhalmannam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Punnalaikkadduvan to Katunayakebus bus
    23h 59m

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    4h 59m
    Rs 59,456–109,175

  6. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    6h 30m
    Rs 50,700–88,984

  7. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CCJ - CMB
    7h 21m
    Rs 62,561–116,134

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Thiruvarur Jntrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Ragamatrain train
    26h 23m
    Rs 27,399–37,692

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 38,798Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 627.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Ottapalam to Katunayake. However, you can take the train to Coimbatore Jn, take the taxi to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) airport, then fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottappalam to Katunayake via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Punnalaikkadduvan in around 22h 20m.

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