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How to get fromNegombo to Dhanushkodiby plane, train, bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Negombo to Dhanushkodi by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)planeCMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rameswaramtrain
    7h 22m
    ₹11,689–18,975

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Negombo to Punnalaikkadduvanbus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thanjavurtrain
    4. Take the train from Thanjavur to Rameswaramtrain
    21h 1m
    ₹8,150–10,710

  3. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)planeCMB - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rameswaramtrain
    7h 56m
    ₹10,834–20,280

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Dhanushkodi, India?

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Dhanushkodi. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Rameswaram, then take the taxi to Dhanushkodi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Dhanushkodi via Punnalaikkadduvan, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur, and Rameswaram in around 21h 1m.

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