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How to get fromNagapattinam to Kandyby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nagapattinam to Kandy by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    13h 28m
    Rs 24,891–28,591

  2. Ferry, bus via Jaffna

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 13m
    Rs 24,321–24,831

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Punnalaikkadduvan to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 31m
    Rs 25,981–26,181

  4. Train, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane TRZ - KDW
    19h 36m
    Rs 36,729–103,042

  5. Train, fly to Hatton

    1. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane TRZ - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    22h 39m
    Rs 36,859–104,592

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,930Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 503.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Nagapattinam to Kandy. However, you can take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nagapattinam to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kankesanturai, Punnalaikkadduvan, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 16h 31m.

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