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How to get fromRameswaram to Kandyby train, plane, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kandy by train, plane, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRZ - CMB
    3. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    9h 18m
    Rs 104,336–137,439

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    5. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    22h 4m
    Rs 26,345–38,051

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Tiruchirappallibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Nagapattinambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 15m

  4. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane IXM - CMB
    3. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    5h 30m
    Rs 102,353–149,886

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  • Distance: 782.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Rameswaram to Kandy. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rameswaram to Kandy via Karaikkudi Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Polgahawela in around 22h 4m.

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