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How to get fromVisakhapatnam to Trincomaleeby plane, bus, train, car, ferry, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Visakhapatnam to Trincomalee by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane VTZ - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    15h 23m
    Rs 48,222–142,895

  2. Train, drive, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Duvvada to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    2. Drive from Mayiladuturai J to Nagapattinamcar car
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    32h 24m
    Rs 29,827–44,767

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka to FlixBus Chennai - Saidapetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saidapet Court to Nagorebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    34h 6m
    Rs 30,304–44,297

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane VTZ - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    17h 51m
    Rs 50,822–145,995

  5. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane VTZ - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    13h 42m
    Rs 53,472–157,275

  6. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Duvvada to Mayiladuturai Jtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Mayiladuturai J to Nagapattinamtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain train
    5. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    35h 42m
    Rs 31,187–46,997

Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 46,472Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,226.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Visakhapatnam to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Visakhapatnam to Trincomalee via Duvvada, Mayiladuturai J, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Dambulla in around 32h 24m.

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