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How to get fromTrincomalee to Chennaiby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    17h 10m
    ₹7,561–8,895

  2. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane GIU - MAA
    35h 38m
    ₹9,140–29,199

  3. 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 42m

  4. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, 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 Airport (BTC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BTC - MAA
    11h 22m
    ₹8,865–28,922

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration30h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,853Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 828.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 10m

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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, walk to M.G.R. Koyambedu, then take the line 15 bus to Payaigada. Alternatively, you can take the train to Habarana, take the taxi to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to Cmbt.

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