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How to get fromVelankanni to Bambarakanda Fallsby ferry, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Velankanni to Bambarakanda Falls by ferry, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus bus
    19h 31m
    Rs 29,151–30,111

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ohiyatrain train
    19h 49m
    Rs 26,392–32,954

  3. Train, fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane TRZ - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Bambarakanda Fallstaxi taxi
    21h 21m
    Rs 39,845–105,560

  4. Train, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane TRZ - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Bambarakanda Fallstaxi taxi
    22h 40m
    Rs 45,745–113,260

  5. Train, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the train from Vellankanni to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the train from Chunnakam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ohiyatrain train
    19h 16m
    Rs 53,235–144,360

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,402Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Velankanni to Bambarakanda Falls.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 738.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 31m

What companies run services between Velankanni, India and Bambarakanda Falls, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Velankanni to Bambarakanda Falls. However, you can take the bus to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Haldummulla, then take the taxi to Bambarakanda Falls. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellankanni to Bambarakanda Falls via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Polgahawela, and Ohiya in around 19h 49m.

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