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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Vellankanni to Dindigul Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain train
    20h 7m
    ₹7,650–10,577

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Dindigul Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain train
    21h 6m
    ₹7,565–10,816

  3. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus bus
    3. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain train
    13h 23m

Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,080Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Palani. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, drive to Vellankanni, take the train to Dindigul Jn, then take the train to Palani. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Palani via Maho, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Dindigul Jn in around 21h 6m.

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