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How to get fromVijayawada to Trincomaleeby train, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Vijayawada to Trincomalee by train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Thiruvarur Jntrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    30h 39m
    Rs 28,051–40,818

  2. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane VGA - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    22h 27m

  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane VGA - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    17h 8m
    Rs 44,129–123,966

  4. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane VGA - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    14h 17m
    Rs 46,379–138,346

Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 70,063Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,329 km
  • Duration: 30h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Vijayawada to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Thiruvarur Jn, take the taxi to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Maho, then take the train to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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