The average train between Trincomalee and Katunayake takes 17h 26m and the fastest train takes 16h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Trincomalee to Katunayake. 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 twice daily between Trincomalee and Katunayake. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Trincomalee is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Katunayake at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Polgahawela and take an average of 17h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 55m • 2 changes
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18h 5m • 2 changes
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16h 55m • 2 changes
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18h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee station and arriving at Katunayake station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
Trincomalee to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
The distance between Trincomalee and Katunayake is 215.2 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Katunayake via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 8h 36m.