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

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There are 8 ways to get from Alappuzha to Mannar by bus, ferry, taxi, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Mannartaxi taxi
    20h 42m

  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 31m
    Rs 30,787–43,381

  3. 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
    14h 8m
    Rs 57,305–182,284

  4. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    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. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    10h 53m
    Rs 61,805–105,784

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    10h 5m
    Rs 70,387–121,094

  6. 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
    16h 7m
    Rs 47,334–139,145

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    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. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Mannarcar car
    11h 49m
    Rs 66,153–125,223

  8. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    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
    22h 59m

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRs 52,945Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 839.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 42m

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 Palani, take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, 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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