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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    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 bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    21h 24m
    Rs 26,515–36,951

  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 Mahotrain train
    5. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    24h 43m
    Rs 26,445–38,151

  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 Dambullabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    22h 49m

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  • Distance: 838.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Rameswaram to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Karaikkudi Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, 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 bus from Rameswaram to Trincomalee via Tiruchirappalli, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Dambulla in around 22h 49m.

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