There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Mankulam by bus, ferry, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry, train
best- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain
21h 45mTrain, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Aluvatrain
- Take the train from Aluva to Nagappattinamtrain
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mankulamtrain
22h 34mRs 24,887–36,767Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane TRZ - JAF
- Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain
16h 50mRs 59,389–144,047Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane COK - JAF
- Take the train from Tellipallai to Mankulamtrain
14h 6mRs 52,362–177,208Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane COK - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the train from Vavuniya to Mankulamtrain
23h 45m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Mankulam is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 37000 and takes 22h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Mankulam is to train and fly which takes 14h 6m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 180000.
The distance between Alappuzha and Mankulam is 826 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Mankulam without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 21h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 21h 45m to get from Alappuzha to Mankulam, including transfers.
There are one+ hotels available in Mankulam.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Alappuzha to Mankulam. However, you can take the bus to Palani, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the train to Mankulam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Mankulam via Aluva, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 22h 34m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–100,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–120,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–130,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Male, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–120,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Hyderabad, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 55,000–160,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kankesanturai to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Tellipallai to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Tellipallai to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Vavuniya to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,200
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,225
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,225
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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