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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2h 16m
    Rs 55,283–100,471

  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 Colombo Forttrain train
    25h 48m
    Rs 26,572–36,275

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    26h 56m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,512Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kochi to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 577.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

SriLankan Airlines flies from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily.

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