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How to get fromKottayam to Colomboby taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kottayam to Colombo by taxi, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane COK - CMB
    2h 54m
    Rs 56,827–129,659

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    28h 15m
    Rs 25,460–35,313

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    29h 12m

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,598Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kottayam to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Colombo Fort via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 28h 15m.

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