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How to get fromTrincomalee to Kuala Lumpurby bus, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kuala Lumpur by bus, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, bus to Jaffna, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus bus
    3. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane JAF - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    23h 3m

  2. Train, train to Batticaloa, fly

    cheapest
    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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BTC - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    18h 54m
    RM 487–1,549

  3. Bus, taxi to Kandy, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to ibbagamuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KDW - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    22h 44m
    RM 528–1,552

  4. Bus, bus to Koggala, fly, train

    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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KCT - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    23h 6m
    RM 524–1,571

Jaffna (JAF) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration14h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,934.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 3m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Kuala Lumpur. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kaithady, take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan. Alternatively, you can take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa (BTC) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan.

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