What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee is to train and ferry which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 43000 and takes 22h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee is to bus and drive and ferry which takes 17h 20m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 32000.

How far is it from Puducherry to Trincomalee?

The distance between Puducherry and Trincomalee is 654 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Trincomalee without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 24m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 43000.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee?

It takes approximately 17h 20m to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Trincomalee?

There are 354+ hotels available in Trincomalee.

Puducherry to Trincomalee - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee by bus, car, ferry, train, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Myladuthurai
2. Drive from Myladuthurai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
4. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambulla
5. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
17h 20m
Rs 27,464–31,294
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)MAA - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
22h 58m
Rs 19,877–73,050
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinam
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Maho
4. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomalee
22h 24m
Rs 26,900–42,186
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Nagappattinam
2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Dambulla
4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
17h 33m
Rs 27,053–33,029
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Jaffna, bus
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)MAA - JAF
3. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambulla
4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
14h 15m
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Jaffna, bus
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruchchirapali
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)TRZ - JAF
3. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambulla
4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
14h 39m
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi, train
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)MAA - KDW
3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegala
4. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
26h 47m
Rs 22,897–79,650

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

11Weekly Planes

14h 32mAverage Duration

Rs 18,683Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puducherry to Trincomalee.

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Distance: 654.4 km
Duration: 17h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Puducherry to Trincomalee. However, you can take the bus to Myladuthurai, 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 a vehicle from Puducherry to Trincomalee via Tiruppadirippuliyur, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Maho Junction in around 22h 24m.

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