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

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There are 3 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kochi by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    28h 52m
    ₹7,903–11,114

  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 Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane JAF - COK
    18h 40m

  3. 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 Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BTC - COK
    12h 41m
    ₹9,755–28,400

Jaffna (JAF) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,610Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,131.2 km
  • Duration: 28h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Kochi. However, you can take the train to Maho Junction, take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Ernakulam Jn, then take the taxi to Kochi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kaithady, take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, take the subway to Maharajas College, then take the taxi to Kochi.

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