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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Trincomalee by bus, ferry, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thoppumpady 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
    27h 4m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    29h 33m
    Rs 27,498–38,798

  3. Fly 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 24m
    Rs 38,274–116,501

  4. Fly 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 22m
    Rs 42,074–121,101

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 994 km
  • Duration: 27h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Trincomalee. However, you can 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 Kochi to Trincomalee via Ernakulam Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Maho Junction in around 29h 33m.

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