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

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There are 5 ways to get from Poompuhar to Trincomalee by bus, ferry, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    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
    19h 9m
    Rs 25,822–29,529

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    15h 59m

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane MAA - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    12h 7m

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAA - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    18h 22m

  5. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MAA - BTC
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain train
    15h 3m
    Rs 27,552–97,863

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 23,941Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Poompuhar to Trincomalee. However, you can take the bus to C.B.M.T., walk to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, take the bus to Nagore, drive to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, drive to Kankesanturai, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the line 06728 train to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, walk to Chennai Park, take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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