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How to get fromHo Chi Minh City to Trincomaleeby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Trincomalee by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane SGN - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    18h 18m
    Rs 56,088–150,310

  2. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane SGN - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    20h 46m
    Rs 58,384–152,716

  3. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane SGN - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    15h 23m
    Rs 58,180–156,615

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration18h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRs 53,692Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,961 km
  • Duration: 18h 18m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh City to Trincomalee. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can fly to Kandy (KDW), take the taxi to ibbagamuwa, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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