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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalatrain
    4. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi
    24h 41m
    Rs 26,952–43,313

  2. Fly to Kandy

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)planeCOK - KDW
    15h 43m
    Rs 23,155–68,899

  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 Nittambuwabus
    5. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
    29h 52m
    Rs 28,095–36,525

  4. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)planeCOK - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandytaxi
    16h 32m
    Rs 25,655–71,799

  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 Kandytaxi
    17h 34m
    Rs 26,755–73,399

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 20,241Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and four other airlines fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW) 3 times a day.

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