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How to get fromTrincomalee to Palaniby bus, ferry, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Trincomalee to Palani by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain train
    5. Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain train
    21h 15m
    ₹7,649–10,543

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho to Kankesanturaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Karurtrain train
    5. Take the train from Karur to Palanitrain train
    22h 58m
    ₹7,629–13,182

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kankesanturaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    4. Drive from Nagapattinam to Myladuthuraicar car
    5. Take the bus from Myladuthurai to Mattuthavanibus bus
    6. Take the bus from Madurai to Pallanibus bus
    23h 47m
    ₹8,254–9,658

  4. Bus, bus to Jaffna, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus bus
    3. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane JAF - TRZ
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain train
    13h 19m

  5. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Madurai

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane BTC - IXM
    4. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palanitrain train
    18h 12m
    ₹9,550–33,343

  6. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane BTC - TRZ
    4. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain train
    13h 45m
    ₹9,475–33,638

Jaffna (JAF) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,478Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Palani. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kankesanturai, take the taxi to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Karur, then take the train to Palani. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Palani via Maho, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Karur in around 22h 58m.

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