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There are 3 ways to get from India to Trincomalee by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MAA - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    16h 20m
    Rs 37,676–112,259

  2. Fly Kempegowda International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BLR - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    14h 21m
    Rs 31,819–92,993

  3. Fly Chennai International Airport 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
    11h 29m

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,024Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 680.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from India to Trincomalee. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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