There are 8 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee by bus, train, taxi, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Bus
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Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to 04 kanuwa
Cheapest
Bus via Trincomalee
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Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
Train
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Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
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Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomalee Station
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomalee Station
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee
Drive
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Drive from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee
Train, fly to Batticaloa, taxi
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Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Batticaloa (BTC)
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Take a taxi from Batticaloa to Trincomalee
Train, fly to Sigiriya
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Take the train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Sigiriya (GIU)
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Take the train from Habarana to Trincomalee Station
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Trincomalee is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Trincomalee is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Trincomalee is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee is to bus and train which costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 900 and takes 11h 56m.
The quickest way to get from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee is to taxi which costs Rs. 30000 - Rs. 37000 and takes 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at 04 kanuwa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Trincomalee Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Trincomalee is 291 km. The road distance is 342.3 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs Rs. 1180 - Rs. 1230.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs Rs. 1180 - Rs. 1230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 1200 and takes 10h 28m.
- Distance: 290.9 km
- Duration: 9h 58m
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee via Fort Station in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Colombo to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 43000 - Rs. 140000
Flights from Colombo to Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 50000 - Rs. 120000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Colombo to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 43000 - Rs. 140000
Flights from Colombo to Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 100000 - Rs. 150000
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 380
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 240 - Rs. 330
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
- 3rd Class
- Rs. 102
- 2nd Class
- Rs. 189
Train from Fort Station to Trincomalee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 450 - Rs. 750
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 450 - Rs. 600
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 500 - Rs. 750
Train from Ambalangoda to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 380
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 250 - Rs. 330
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
- 3rd Class
- Rs. 105
- 2nd Class
- Rs. 193
Train from Habarana to Trincomalee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 250 - Rs. 380
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 250 - Rs. 330
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 380
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 110 - Rs. 160
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 140 - Rs. 180
- AirCon
- Rs. 210 - Rs. 240
- Super Lux
- Rs. 362
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 350
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 350
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 430 - Rs. 550
- AirCon
- Rs. 550 - Rs. 650
- Super Lux
- Rs. 960
- Phone
- +94776942070
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to 04 kanuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 1070
- Schedules at
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 1070
- Schedules at
- superline.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 30000 - Rs. 37000
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Colombo Airport to Batticaloa Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Ambalangoda to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at 04 kanuwa station.
Ambalangoda to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Trincomalee is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ambalangoda to Trincomalee.
SriLankan Airlines and Cinnamon Air offer flights from Colombo Airport to Batticaloa Airport.
There are 60+ hotels available in Trincomalee. Prices start at Rs. 32500 per night.