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How to get fromKochi to Colomboby subway, plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Colombo by subway, plane, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Subway to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Maharajas College to Aluvasubway subway
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    5h 34m
    Rs 58,862–96,406

  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 38m
    Rs 24,725–33,979

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Puthukadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puthukkad to Palanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    26h 36m

  4. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    5h 48m
    Rs 65,878–117,720

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 29,997Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 572 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Colombo. However, you can take the subway to Aluva, walk to Aluva station, take the bus to Kochi Airport, walk to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 25h 38m.

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