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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Kandy

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    19h 6m
    Rs 35,173–100,680

  2. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain 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 6m
    Rs 40,673–106,280

  3. Train, fly to Hatton

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain 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 9m
    Rs 35,303–102,230

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,942Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 692.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 6m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Aluva, walk to Aluva station, take the bus to Kochi Airport, walk to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Kandy.

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