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How to get fromChennai to Trincomaleeby bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Trincomalee by bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Thiruvanmiyur to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    18h 34m
    Rs 26,392–30,966

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    20h 6m
    Rs 32,655–102,233

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    11h 30m

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    22h 4m
    Rs 36,455–106,833

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRs 31,650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799 km
  • Duration: 18h 34m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Trincomalee. However, you can take the line 109 bus to Thiruvanmiyur, take the bus to Nagore, drive to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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