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

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Kandy

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    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 12m
    Rs 42,730–110,445

  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 42m
    Rs 48,230–116,045

  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 15m
    Rs 42,860–111,995

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration18h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,810Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 12m

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.

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