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How to get fromSri Lanka to Kochiby plane, subway, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, subway, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the subway from Aluva to Maharajas Collegesubway subway
    3. Take the taxi from Maharajas College to Kochitaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    ₹15,233–25,467

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    26h 33m
    ₹7,516–10,247

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus bus
    26h 34m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,688Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Sri Lanka to Kochi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, take the subway to Maharajas College, then take the taxi to Kochi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kochi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Ernakulam Jn in around 26h 33m.

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