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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottapalam to Katunayake by train, plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Ottappalam to Podanur Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CJB - CMB
    8h 43m
    Rs 42,870–85,406

  2. 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
    24h 12m

  3. 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 59,536–109,270

  4. 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
    7h 2m
    Rs 49,703–88,999

  5. 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 51m
    Rs 57,562–101,148

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 41,013Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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 Podanur 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 Palakkad, Palakkad, Kuzhalmannam, Palani, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Punnalaikkadduvan in around 24h 12m.

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