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How to get fromTrincomalee to Maldivesby bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Maldives by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, fly, fly to Velana International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    4. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane CMB - MLE
    13h 26m
    $334–436

  2. Bus, train, fly, fly to Gan International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    4. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane CMB - GAN
    13h 40m
    $398–816

  3. Bus, train, fly, fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    4. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane CMB - DDD
    15h 51m
    $353–735

  4. Bus, train, fly, fly to Fuvahmulah Airport

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    4. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane plane CMB - FVM
    15h 6m
    $353–735

  5. Bus, train, fly, fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    4. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane CMB - HDK
    16h 11m
    $383–785

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  • Distance: 1,108.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Maldives. However, you can take the bus to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, take the train to Kandy, take the taxi to Victoria Resevour Kandy airport, fly to Colombo Airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, take the train to Kandy, take the taxi to Victoria Resevour Kandy airport, fly to Colombo Airport, fly to Gan International Airport (GAN), then take the taxi to Hithadhoo.

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