The train between Colombo and Trincomalee takes 8h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Colombo to Trincomalee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Colombo and Trincomalee. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Trincomalee at 5:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo station and arriving at Trincomalee station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h.
Colombo to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
The distance between Colombo and Trincomalee is 237.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,500 and the journey takes 8h.
