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

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There are 7 ways to get from Coimbatore to Trincomalee by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    21h 14m
    Rs 26,364–34,386

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Nagappattinamtrain 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
    24h 33m
    Rs 26,254–35,536

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus 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
    23h 4m

  4. Fly Coimbatore International Airport to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CJB - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    15h 29m

  5. Bus, ferry via Kumbakonam

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus 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
    24h 19m

  6. Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane COK - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    21h 18m
    Rs 32,873–99,349

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane TRZ - JAF
    3. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    14h 15m

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 64,527Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 858.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Coimbatore to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Trincomalee via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Dambulla in around 23h 4m.

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