The average train between Negombo and Trincomalee takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Negombo 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 once daily between Negombo and Trincomalee. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Negombo is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Trincomalee at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Ragama and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Negombo station and arriving at Trincomalee station via Trincomalee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Negombo to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
Negombo to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
The distance between Negombo and Trincomalee is 216.2 km. The road distance is 306 km.
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 7h 38m.
