What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pāla?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pāla is to train and ferry which costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 28h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Pāla?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pāla is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹20,000 - ₹27,000.

How far is it from Kandy to Pāla?

The distance between Kandy and Pāla is 678 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Pāla without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Pāla without a car is to train and ferry which takes 28h 37m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹15,000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Pāla?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kandy to Pāla, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Pāla?

There are 292+ hotels available in Pāla.

Kandy to Pāla - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Pāla by taxi, plane, train, or ferry

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 to Cochin International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
3. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pāla
4h 14m
₹20,059–27,015
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawela
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturai
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
4. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kottayam
28h 37m
₹8,672–14,333
Taxi, fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)CMB - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
7h 19m
₹21,639–31,605

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

₹5,492Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 677.7 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Pāla. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then take the taxi to Pāla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kandy to Pāla via Polgahawela Junction, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur Jn, and Kottayam in around 28h 37m.

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