Rome2Rio

How to get fromAthens to Trincomaleeby plane, bus, taxi or train

Find Transport to Trincomalee

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Trincomalee by plane, bus, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeATH - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    19h 22m
    Rs 74,522–196,742

  2. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Jaffna (JAF)planeATH - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    24h 39m

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kandy (KDW)planeATH - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi
    3. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain
    23h 11m
    Rs 77,542–203,342

  4. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Hatton (NUF)planeATH - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain
    27h 37m
    Rs 76,192–204,492

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRs 64,725Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Trincomalee. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Sri Lanka

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Athens

Trips to Trincomalee

Popular routes