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How to get fromAlappuzha to Mannarby taxi, plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Alappuzha to Mannar by taxi, plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Jaffna

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    8h 38m
    Rs 63,495–186,767

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    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 taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    21h 29m
    Rs 31,338–44,007

  3. Taxi, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    6h 58m
    Rs 66,995–115,267

  4. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Mannartaxi taxi
    19h 34m

  5. Train, ferry, taxi via Madurai

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Madurai Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    22h 53m
    Rs 31,523–45,111

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRs 53,558Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Alappuzha to Mannar. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Aluva, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar.

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