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

The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Kochi is to bus and ferry and train which costs ₹7,500 - ₹10,000 and takes 23h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Kochi is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹20,000.

How far is it from Puttalam to Kochi?

The distance between Puttalam and Kochi is 643 km.

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

The best way to get from Puttalam to Kochi without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 23h 27m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹10,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Puttalam to Kochi, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kochi?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Kochi.

Puttalam to Kochi - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Puttalam to Kochi by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, or train

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 Puttalam to Colombo-Airport-CMB
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)CMB - COK
3h 55m
₹12,131–19,585
Bus, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Punnalaikkadduvan
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jn
23h 27m
₹7,658–9,798
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Puttalam to Punnalaikkadduvan
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipuram
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Cochin
26h 24m
₹8,728–11,308
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Galgamuwa
2. Take the train from Galgamuwa to Kankesanturai
3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jn
24h 29m
₹9,018–13,449

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

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹6,270Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 643.4 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Puttalam 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 Puttalam to Ernakulam Jn via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 23h 27m.

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