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How to get fromTrincomalee to Tamil Nāduby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Trincomalee to Tamil Nādu by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport

    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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    10h 3m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    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 bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus bus
    17h 10m
    ₹7,550–8,877

  3. Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus bus
    3. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JAF - MAA
    11h 38m

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,080Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Tamil Nādu. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kaithady, take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), then take the taxi to Tiruchirappalli. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Payaigada via Dambulla, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and M.G.R. Koyambedu in around 17h 10m.

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