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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 train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi taxi
    24h 42m
    Rs 27,041–43,430

  2. Fly to Kandy

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    15h 44m
    Rs 24,156–68,900

  3. Train, drive, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain train
    2. Drive from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Nagapattinamcar car
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 52m
    Rs 28,184–36,644

  4. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandytaxi taxi
    16h 34m
    Rs 26,556–71,800

  5. 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 Kandytaxi taxi
    17h 35m
    Rs 27,756–73,400

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 21,292Cheapest 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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