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How to get fromKochi to Talaimannarby train, ferry, taxi or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    20h 19m
    Rs 30,926–39,927
  2. Fly to Jaffna, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the taxi from Jaffna (JAF) to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    17h 53m
    Rs 53,452–111,895
  3. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    9h 20m
    Rs 51,952–90,395

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRs 43,904Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Talaimannar. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Aluva, take the taxi to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), then take the taxi to Talaimannar.

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