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How to get fromCoimbatore to Kandyby train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore to Kandy by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    21h 54m
    Rs 26,414–35,758

  2. Bus, ferry via Thiruvarur

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Thiruvarur Membalam Bus standbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 12m

  3. Taxi, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    16h 4m
    Rs 46,067–116,752

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 10m

  5. Taxi, fly to Hatton, train

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore 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
    19h 7m
    Rs 46,197–118,302

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Coimbatore to Kandy. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk 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 a bus from Coimbatore to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Thiruvarur Membalam Bus stand, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nittambuwa in around 22h 12m.

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