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How to get fromKandy to Nagapattinamby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Nagapattinam by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    12h 39m
    ₹7,235–8,271

  2. Bus, ferry via Jaffna

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    19h 41m
    ₹7,063–7,203

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Punnalaikkadduvanbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    14h 59m
    ₹7,564–7,614

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 503.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam, India?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Nagapattinam. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, then take the ferry to Nagapattinam. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nagapattinam via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Technical Junction, Punnalaikkadduvan, and Kankesanturai in around 14h 59m.

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