There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya JunctionBatticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to TrincomaleeColombo- Trincomalee
5h 36mRs 2,478–6,479Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Take the bus from Dambulla to TrincomaleeColombo
5h 55mRs 2,641–4,756Drive 137.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Trincomalee137.1 km
2h 31mRs 5,753–8,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Trincomalee137.1 km
2h 31mRs 15,000–18,000
Batticaloa to Trincomalee by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Trincomalee is 194 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Batticaloa to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Trincomalee is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Batticaloa to Trincomalee via Galoya Junction in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Trincomalee via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 55m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,900
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 Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- 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 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Trincomalee is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Batticaloa to Trincomalee.
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