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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kannur by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)planeCMB - CNN
    6h 24m
    ₹15,504–22,177

  2. Train, 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 Erode Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Erode Jn to Kannurtrain
    25h 54m
    ₹7,340–13,784

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
    4. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
    5. Take the bus from Mangalore to Kannurbus
    34h 48m
    ₹8,713–13,198

  4. Train, ferry via Coimbatore

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Coimbatore Jntrain
    4. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kannurtrain
    26h 39m
    ₹7,340–13,784

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,426Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) 5 times a day.

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