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How to get fromPoompuhar to Batticaloaby bus, ferry, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Poompuhar to Batticaloa by bus, ferry, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    19h 48m
    Rs 28,613–31,309

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Batticaloatrain train
    18h 18m
    Rs 37,543–117,222

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus
    13h 4m

  4. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MAA - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Batticaloataxi taxi
    18h 29m
    Rs 59,493–143,122

  5. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    20h 54m
    Rs 39,493–121,122

  6. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MAA - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    23h
    Rs 38,423–119,872

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,657Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 854.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 48m

What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Poompuhar to Batticaloa. However, you can take the bus to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapet, walk to Saidapet Court, take the bus to Nagore, drive to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Batticaloa. Alternatively, you can take the line 43002 train to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, walk to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the train to Batticaloa.

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