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How to get fromKochi to Badullaby plane, taxi, train or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Badulla by plane, taxi, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badullataxi taxi
    19h 20m
    Rs 29,854–88,397

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain train
    33h 31m
    Rs 25,818–48,808

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Badullataxi taxi
    19h 35m
    Rs 30,954–89,897

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Badullataxi taxi
    21h 1m
    Rs 33,454–93,397

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 23,266Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Badulla. However, you can take the subway to Aluva, take the taxi to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Badulla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Badulla Station via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Polgahawela in around 33h 31m.

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