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How to get fromKothamangalam to Trincomaleeby train, ferry, bus, plane or taxi

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Angamali to Nagappattinamtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambullabus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    25h 45m
    Rs 28,680–38,240

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeCOK - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    17h 49m
    Rs 22,375–77,157

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Angamali to Nagappattinamtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Mahotrain
    4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain
    30h 37m
    Rs 28,527–47,397

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)planeCOK - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi
    3. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain
    21h 38m
    Rs 25,395–83,757

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration19h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRs 18,252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kothamangalam to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Angamali, 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 vehicle from Kothamangalam to Trincomalee via Angamali, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Maho Junction in around 30h 37m.

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