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How to get fromPalakkad to Mannarby taxi, plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Mannar by taxi, plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    7h 18m
    Rs 68,763–117,356

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    16h 26m
    Rs 30,633–38,644

  3. Train, ferry, taxi via Dindigul

    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    15h 25m
    Rs 31,304–44,172

  4. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 8m
    Rs 65,263–188,856

  5. Train, train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    4. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    9h 10m
    Rs 64,288–148,956

  6. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CJB - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    12h 20m
    Rs 87,246–279,911

  7. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    19h 49m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 30,072Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Mannar, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Palakkad to Mannar. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dindigul Jn, take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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