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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    12h 48m
    Rs 25,343–27,773

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    16h 7m
    Rs 25,273–28,973

  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
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    13h 28m

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  • Distance: 491.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Nagapattinam to Trincomalee. However, you can 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 ferry from Nagapattinam to Trincomalee via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Vavuniya, Vavuniya, and Dambulla in around 13h 28m.

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