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

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There are 5 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 Alappuzha to Kayankulamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kayankulam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    22h 45m
    Rs 31,019–42,816

  2. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    23h 14m
    Rs 61,824–201,399

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

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannartaxi taxi
    10h 32m
    Rs 61,824–89,899

  4. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Mannartaxi taxi
    17h 11m
    Rs 39,867–98,392

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

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannartaxi taxi
    11h 31m
    Rs 68,270–104,347

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration17h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRs 59,324Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 851.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 45m

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

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