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How to get fromKochi to Kandyby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kochi to Kandy by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Kandy

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    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    14h 33m
    Rs 39,223–106,300

  2. 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
    16h 3m
    Rs 44,723–111,900

  3. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    17h 36m
    Rs 39,353–107,850

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,777Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 33m

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

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

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