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How to get fromColombo to Aluvaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Aluva by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    1h 48m
    ₹17,123–29,741

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Aluvatrain train
    25h 3m
    ₹7,205–9,864

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thissurbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Thrissur to Aluvabus bus
    26h 26m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Aluva, India?

SriLankan Airlines flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) once daily.

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