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How to get fromCoimbatore to Kandyby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Coimbatore to Kandy by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    21h 54m
    Rs 26,474–35,832

  2. Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kandy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    18h 51m
    Rs 24,554–108,848

  3. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, train

    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the train from Chunnakam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    15h 35m
    Rs 36,394–94,270

  4. Fly Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo Airport, fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy

    1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CJB - CMB
    2. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    8h 37m
    Rs 98,403–116,603

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 21,664Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 870.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 54m

What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Gandhipuram to Victoria Resevour Kandy via Chitra Airport, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), and Colombo Airport in around 8h 37m.

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