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How to get fromAlappuzha to Colomboby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Alappuzha to Colombo by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2h 50m
    Rs 64,495–109,267

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Aluvatrain train
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    27h 26m
    Rs 25,638–38,407

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kochi Vytilla Junction to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    28h 2m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 30,103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Alappuzha to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Colombo Fort via Aluva, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 27h 26m.

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