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How to get fromNew Delhi to Trincomaleeby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Delhi to Trincomalee by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DEL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    11h 6m
    Rs 47,675–142,264

  2. Fly to Hatton, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DEL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus bus
    17h 59m
    Rs 44,655–126,414

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane DEL - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    15h 41m

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DEL - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    13h 34m
    Rs 47,475–126,864

  5. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane DEL - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    15h 51m
    Rs 45,925–126,644

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 46,090Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,439.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from New Delhi to Trincomalee. However, you can take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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