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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Kandy by train, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Nagapattinamtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    5. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    28h 2m
    Rs 28,262–39,546

  2. Train, fly to Kandy

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    19h 3m
    Rs 28,041–105,261

  3. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    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
    20h 3m
    Rs 31,641–109,761

  4. Train, fly to Hatton

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane COK - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    22h 6m
    Rs 28,471–102,211

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 26,491Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train to Tiruturaipundi Junction, take the taxi to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tripunitura, walk to Tripunithura, take the subway to Aluva, walk to Aluva station, take the bus to Kochi Airport, walk to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Kandy.

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