There are 2 ways to get from Trincomalee to Dhanushkodi by bus, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain
22h 27m₹7,958–10,960Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
- Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaramtrain
24h 9m₹7,949–11,283
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Dhanushkodi is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000 and takes 24h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Dhanushkodi is to bus and ferry and train which takes 22h 27m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.
The distance between Trincomalee and Dhanushkodi is 857 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Dhanushkodi without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 22h 27m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.
It takes approximately 22h 27m to get from Trincomalee to Dhanushkodi, including transfers.
There are 134+ hotels available in Dhanushkodi.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Dhanushkodi, India?
There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Dhanushkodi. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Karaikkudi Jn, take the train to Rameswaram, then take the taxi to Dhanushkodi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Dhanushkodi via Maho, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Karaikkudi Jn, and Rameswaram in around 24h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Nagappattinam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rameswaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹380–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹360–440
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹650–900
Train from Maho to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹380–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹390–480
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹105–120
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- ₹105–120
- Semi Lux
- ₹120–180
- Super Lux
- ₹240–300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹670–730
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹580–620
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- ₹580–620
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
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