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

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There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Mannar by train, ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi
    22h 30m
    Rs 30,325–39,731

  2. Fly Cochin International Airport to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)planeCOK - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi
    19h 33m
    Rs 45,203–70,659

  3. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Trivandrum Petttrain
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeTRV - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannartaxi
    9h 54m
    Rs 55,555–90,234

  4. Fly Cochin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeCOK - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannartaxi
    10h 41m
    Rs 50,203–79,159

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 37,731Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 bus to Chertala, take the bus to Ernakulam, walk to Ernakulam Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Mannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chertala, take the bus to Ernakulam, walk to Ernakulam South, take the subway to Aluva, take the taxi to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar.

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