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

The cheapest way to get from Fort Kochi to Colombo is to car ferry and train and ferry which costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 45000 and takes 26h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fort Kochi to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 48000 - Rs. 80000.

How far is it from Fort Kochi to Colombo?

The distance between Fort Kochi and Colombo is 582 km.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Fort Kochi to Colombo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Colombo.

Fort Kochi to Colombo - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Fort Kochi to Colombo by taxi, plane, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Fort Kochi to Cochin International Airport (COK)
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)COK - CMB
2h 21m
Rs 48,169–75,336
Car ferry, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty to Vypin Jetty
2. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Nagappattinam
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Fort
26h 46m
Rs 25,133–44,484
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty to Vypin Jetty
2. Take the bus from Cochin to Mahabalipuram
3. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Nagore
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettah
31h 46m
Rs 30,653–40,124

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

Rs 18,488Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Kochi to Colombo.

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Distance: 581.9 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Kochi to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Kochi to Colombo Fort via Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty, Vypin Jetty, Ernakulam Town, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 26h 46m.

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