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How to get fromColombo to Alappuzhaby plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Alappuzha by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Alappuzhataxi taxi
    2h 53m
    ₹16,434–29,395

  2. Train, ferry via Kochi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain train
    28h 11m
    ₹7,319–10,848

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Coimbatorebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Coimbatore to YMCA junction Alapuzhabus bus
    27h 27m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kayankulamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kayankulam to Alappuzhatrain train
    28h 13m
    ₹7,319–10,798

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Alappuzha, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Alappuzha. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), then take the taxi to Alappuzha. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to YMCA junction Alapuzha via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Coimbatore, and Coimbatore in around 27h 27m.

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