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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Kodikkarai by plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sivagangatrain train
    4h 57m
    ₹14,021–26,470

  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 Manamadurai Jntrain train
    18h 38m
    ₹7,638–9,670

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Devakottai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Kodikkaraitaxi taxi
    21h 42m

  4. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Madurai, bus, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CMB - IXM
    2. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Manamadurai Jn to Kodikkaraitaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    ₹12,526–25,705

  5. Fly Jaffna to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Sivagangatrain train
    5h 1m
    ₹12,471–42,820

  6. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Manamadurai Jntrain train
    22h 45m
    ₹7,697–9,276

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 610.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Sri Lanka to Kodikkarai. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Sivaganga, then take the taxi to Kodikkarai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kodikkarai via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Manamadurai Jn in around 18h 38m.

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