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

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There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kandy by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali 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 33m
    Rs 25,993–38,299

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Velankanni, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 55m

  3. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane IXM - KDW
    15h 44m
    Rs 45,116–124,446

  4. Train, ferry via Thanjavur

    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Thanjavurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur 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
    23h 52m
    Rs 26,016–38,269

  5. Bus, ferry via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus 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 25m

Madurai (IXM) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,933Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 33m

What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Thoothukudi to Kandy. However, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Velankanni, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nittambuwa in around 22h 55m.

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