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How to get fromTiruchirappalli to Nuwara Eliyaby train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tiruchirappalli to Nuwara Eliya by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tirchrpali Fort to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    18h 59m
    Rs 28,303–36,146

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tirchrpali Fort to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Tellipallai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    21h 8m
    Rs 26,583–34,206

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    22h 49m

  4. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane TRZ - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    15h 23m
    Rs 35,066–104,887

  5. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane TRZ - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    16h 22m
    Rs 38,566–108,087

  6. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane TRZ - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    17h 21m
    Rs 42,266–113,087

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRs 31,793Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 709.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 59m

What companies run services between Tiruchirappalli, India and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Tiruchirappalli to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Gampola, then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tiruchirapalli to Nuwara Eliya via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 22h 49m.

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