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How to get fromNagapattinam to Dambullaby ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry HSC Cheriyapani
    2. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    9h 40m
    Rs 25,208–25,418

  2. Ferry, train, bus via Anuradhapura

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Anuradhapuratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    11h 9m
    Rs 24,458–26,288

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    10h 20m

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  • Distance: 382.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Nagapattinam to Dambulla. However, you can take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, then take the bus to Dambulla. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nagapattinam to Dambulla via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Vavuniya, and Vavuniya in around 10h 20m.

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