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

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There are 5 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 31,218–40,308

  2. Fly Cochin International Airport 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
    18h 13m
    Rs 53,454–121,897

  3. Fly Cochin International Airport 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 53,954–95,397

  4. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRV - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Talaimannartaxi taxi
    10h 47m
    Rs 59,621–104,025

  5. Fly Cochin International Airport 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 Talaimannartaxi taxi
    21h 41m
    Rs 36,954–86,397

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 43,998Cheapest 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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