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There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Chennai by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Nagore to Guindy Industrial Estatebus bus
    17h 39m
    ₹7,529–9,885

  2. Bus, bus to Jaffna, fly

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus bus
    3. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAF - MAA
    11h 41m

  3. Train, train to Batticaloa, fly

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BTC - MAA
    11h 57m
    ₹8,846–25,850

  4. Bus, bus to Koggala, fly

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane KCT - MAA
    14h 54m
    ₹9,921–26,462

Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,688Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 39m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Chennai, India?

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Chennai. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, drive to Nagore, take the bus to Guindy Industrial Estate, walk to Guindy Race Course, then take the bus to M.G.R Central. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kaithady, take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt.

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