Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kandy

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, fly to Kandy

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    15h 7m
    Rs 40,827–120,559

  2. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi taxi
    16h 37m
    Rs 45,327–126,159

  3. Taxi, fly to Hatton, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    18h 10m
    Rs 40,957–122,109

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,501Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kottayam to Kandy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 688.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Kottayam to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Kandy.

Airlines
Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and Getting to Rome from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.