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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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
    4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruvannamalaitrain train
    18h 58m
    ₹7,421–9,861

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruvannamalaitrain train
    19h 44m
    ₹7,607–9,059

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillarbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ashokpillar to Tiruvannamalaibus bus
    23h 11m
    ₹8,217–11,014

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  • Distance: 756.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Tiruvannāmalai. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, then take the train to Tiruvannamalai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Tiruvannamalai via Nittambuwa, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 19h 44m.

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