There are 2 ways to get from Trincomalee to India by bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, bus to Jaffna, fly
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JAF - MAA
11h 38mTrain, train to Batticaloa, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BTC - MAA
11h 53m₹8,352–26,854
Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to India is to train and fly which costs ₹8,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to India is to train and fly which takes 11h 53m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹27,000.
The distance between Trincomalee and India is 740 km.
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Trincomalee to India, including transfers.
There are 3714+ hotels available in India.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and India?
There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to India. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kaithady, take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to High Court. Alternatively, you can take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa (BTC) airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, then take the subway to High Court.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–31,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Chennai International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–850
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹380–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹340–410
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹650–850
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- ₹380–550
- 3rd Class Fare
- ₹360–430
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- ₹650–850
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹105–120
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- ₹105–120
- Semi Lux
- ₹120–180
- Super Lux
- ₹240–300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹670–730
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kaithady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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