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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 23m
    Rs 26,637–37,678

  2. 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
    20h 18m
    Rs 29,921–87,516

  3. 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
    22h 46m
    Rs 31,521–90,616

  4. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane COK - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    15h 42m
    Rs 32,171–91,896

  5. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane COK - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    18h 21m

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 28,212Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,123.7 km
  • Duration: 29h 23m

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 train to Nagappattinam, walk 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 subway to Aluva, walk to Aluva station, take the bus to Kochi Airport, walk to Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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