The train between Puttalam and Trincomalee takes 12h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Puttalam 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 Puttalam and Trincomalee. The earliest departure is at 4:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Puttalam is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Trincomalee at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Ragama and take an average of 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Puttalam station and arriving at Trincomalee station via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
Puttalam to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
The distance between Puttalam and Trincomalee is 165.5 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Ragama and Ragama in around 12h 44m.
