There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Eravur Station to Galoya JunctionBatticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to TrincomaleeColombo- Trincomalee
5h 50mRs 3,583–7,499Bus
- Take the bus from Eravur to Dambulla
- Take the bus from Dambulla to TrincomaleeColombo
6h 10mRs 3,803–6,186Drive 140.7 km
- Drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee140.7 km
2h 41mRs 5,907–8,532Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee140.7 km
2h 41mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
The distance between Batticaloa District (Region) and Trincomalee is 202 km. The road distance is 140.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee, including transfers.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee.
There are 350+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
What companies run services between Batticaloa District (Region), Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee via Eravur Station and Galoya Junction in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee via Eravur, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 10m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,500
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Eravur to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,350
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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