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How to get fromDhanushkodi to Trincomaleeby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Dhanushkodi to Trincomalee by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    23h 22m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    5. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    25h 1m
    Rs 28,146–40,180

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  • Distance: 871.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Dhanushkodi to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Rameswaram, take the bus to Tiruchirappalli, take the bus to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dhanushkodi to Trincomalee via Rameswaram, Karaikkudi Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Maho Junction in around 25h 1m.

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