What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Fort Kochi?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Fort Kochi is to train and ferry and car ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 26h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Fort Kochi?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Fort Kochi is to fly and subway and bus and ferry which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹26,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Fort Kochi?

The distance between Colombo and Fort Kochi is 573 km.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Fort Kochi?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Colombo to Fort Kochi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort Kochi?

There are 1305+ hotels available in Fort Kochi.

Colombo to Fort Kochi - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, subway, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Fort Kochi by plane, subway, bus, ferry, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cochin International Airport, subway, bus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the subway from Aluva to Cochin Universitysubway
3. Take the bus from Kalamassery to Ernakulambus
4. Take the ferry from High Court to Fort Kochiferry
5h 18m
₹16,097–25,061
Train, ferry, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Towntrain
4. Take the car ferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry
26h 19m
₹7,345–10,051
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Cochinbus
5. Take the car ferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry
29h 6m
₹8,817–11,720
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
3. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
4. Take the ferry from High Court to Fort Kochiferry
8h 34m
₹15,941–26,476

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹7,555Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Fort Kochi.

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Distance: 573.4 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Fort Kochi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, take the subway to Cochin University, walk to Kalamassery, take the bus to Ernakulam, walk to High Court, then take the ferry to Fort Kochi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Fort Kochi via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Ernakulam Town, Vypin Jetty, and Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty in around 26h 19m.

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