What is the cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kochi?

The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kochi is to bus and ferry and train which costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000 and takes 23h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kochi?

The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kochi is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹23,000 - ₹36,000.

How far is it from Puttalam to Kochi?

The distance between Puttalam and Kochi is 651 km.

How do I travel from Puttalam to Kochi without a car?

The best way to get from Puttalam to Kochi without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 23h 31m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Puttalam to Kochi?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Puttalam to Kochi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kochi?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Kochi.

Puttalam to Kochi - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Puttalam to Kochi by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
3h 34m
₹23,439–35,273
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jntrain
23h 31m
₹7,934–10,134
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus
4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
5. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
24h 20m

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹11,653Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.1 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Kochi, India?

There is no direct connection from Puttalam to Kochi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then take the taxi to Kochi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Kochi via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Ernakulam Jn in around 23h 31m.

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