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How to get fromTiruchirappalli to Kandyby train, ferry, taxi, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tiruchirappalli to Kandy by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tirchrpali Fort to Nagappattinamtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalatrain
    4. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi
    15h 21m
    Rs 26,478–39,232

  2. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF)planeTRZ - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandytaxi
    14h 12m
    Rs 20,977–85,909

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Tirchrpali Fort to Nagappattinamtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwabus
    4. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
    18h 10m
    Rs 26,228–29,892

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeTRZ - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi
    14h 24m
    Rs 23,077–87,509

  5. Fly to Jaffna, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)planeTRZ - JAF
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalatrain
    3. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi
    8h 16m
    Rs 32,277–79,859

  6. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)planeTRZ - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandytaxi
    8h 52m
    Rs 26,777–92,509

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,677Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tiruchirappalli, India and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Tiruchirappalli to Kandy. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tirchrpali Fort to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nittambuwa in around 18h 10m.

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