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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Badulla by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)planeCOK - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Badullataxi
    17h 44m
    Rs 26,855–73,399

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Badulla Stationtrain
    33h 31m
    Rs 26,052–49,113

  3. Train, drive, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain
    2. Drive from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Nagapattinamcar
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus
    35h 42m
    Rs 28,725–38,615

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)planeCOK - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Badullataxi
    17h 58m
    Rs 27,955–74,899

  5. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeCOK - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Badullataxi
    19h 3m
    Rs 30,455–78,399

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration18h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRs 20,105Cheapest 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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