There are 2 ways to get from Trincomalee to Nagapattinam 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
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
12h 10m₹7,270–7,942Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
13h 53m₹7,265–8,316
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Nagapattinam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,500 and takes 13h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Nagapattinam is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 10m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,000.
The distance between Trincomalee and Nagapattinam is 491 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Nagapattinam without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 10m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Trincomalee to Nagapattinam, including transfers.
There are 78+ hotels available in Nagapattinam.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam, India?
There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Nagapattinam. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, then take the ferry to Nagapattinam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Nagapattinam via Maho, Kankesanturai, and Kankesanturai in around 13h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹370–450
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹650–900
Train from Maho to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–950
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹390–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹400–480
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹700–950
- 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
- ₹110–120
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- ₹110–120
- Semi Lux
- ₹130–180
- Super Lux
- ₹240–310
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹680–740
- 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
- ₹590–620
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- ₹590–620
- 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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