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How to get fromKerala to Trincomaleeby train, taxi, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Trincomalee by train, taxi, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Nagapattinamtaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    6. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    27h 24m
    Rs 29,364–42,980

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kovilpatti to Vellankannitrain 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
    29h 41m
    Rs 27,798–42,105

  3. Fly Cochin International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    17h 28m
    Rs 36,718–115,844

  4. Fly Trivandrum to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane TRV - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    19h 14m
    Rs 39,278–120,832

  5. Fly Cochin International Airport to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane COK - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    19h 26m
    Rs 40,518–120,444

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration18h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRs 32,871Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,099.4 km
  • Duration: 27h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Kerala to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Tirunelveli, take the train to Tiruturaipundi Junction, take the taxi to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Maho, then take the train to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kochi-Airport-COK airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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