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

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There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Mannar by train, ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Kayankulam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    23h 28m
    Rs 29,811–39,303
  2. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Aluvatrain 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
    18h 35m
    Rs 57,260–123,325
  3. Bus, train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    24h 27m
    Rs 29,981–39,523
  4. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Pattombus bus
    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
    9h 10m
    Rs 59,503–108,555
  5. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Aluvatrain 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
    9h 42m
    Rs 52,260–96,825
  6. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mannartaxi taxi
    22h 3m
    Rs 35,760–102,825

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 48,452Cheapest 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 Ambalapuzha, take the bus to Kayamkulam, walk 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 Aluva, take the taxi to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Mannar.

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