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

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

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Hatton (NUF)planeTRV - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandytaxi
    14h 3m
    Rs 23,661–92,899
  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalatrain
    4. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi
    26h 22m
    Rs 27,289–46,142
  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeTRV - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi
    14h 15m
    Rs 24,761–94,499
  4. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)planeTRV - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandytaxi
    9h 23m
    Rs 29,461–104,499

Trivandrum (TRV) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 17,104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Varkala to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Trivandrum (TRV) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the line 06424 train to Kollam Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Kandy.

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