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

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

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeBEY - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    16h 2m
    Rs 73,803–232,390

  2. Fly to Kandy, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Kandy (KDW)planeBEY - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi
    3. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain
    19h 51m
    Rs 76,823–228,990

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Jaffna (JAF)planeBEY - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    20h 19m

  4. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Hatton (NUF)planeBEY - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain
    24h 17m
    Rs 75,473–230,140

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRs 67,590Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Beirut, Lebanon and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Beirut to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), take the taxi to Kurunegala, then take the train to Trincomalee.

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