What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Kochi?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Kochi is to bus and train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 29h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Kochi?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Kochi is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹18,000 - ₹31,000.

How far is it from Matara to Kochi?

The distance between Matara and Kochi is 715 km.

How do I travel from Matara to Kochi without a car?

The best way to get from Matara to Kochi without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 29h 57m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Kochi?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Matara to Kochi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kochi?

There are 1161+ hotels available in Kochi.

Matara to Kochi - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Matara to Kochi by taxi, plane, bus, train, or ferry

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

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
4h 2m
₹18,613–30,245
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jntrain
29h 57m
₹7,363–12,967
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain
2. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Kankesanturaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
4. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain
32h 18m
₹7,780–14,804

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹8,536Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 714.7 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Kochi, India?

There is no direct connection from Matara to Kochi. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), take the taxi to Aluva, then take the subway to Maharajas College. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Ernakulam Jn via Fort Station, Colombo Fort, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 29h 57m.

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