There are 4 ways to get from Chenkalady to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Eravur Station to Galoya JunctionBatticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to TrincomaleeColombo- Trincomalee
5h 20mRs 2,466–6,080Bus
- Take the bus from Eravur to Dambulla
- Take the bus from Dambulla to TrincomaleeColombo
5h 40mRs 2,638–4,754Drive 121.9 km
- Drive from Chenkalady to Trincomalee121.9 km
2h 14mRs 5,108–7,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chenkalady to Trincomalee121.9 km
2h 14mRs 13,000–16,000
Chenkalady to Trincomalee by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chenkalady to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chenkalady to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chenkalady to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chenkalady station to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Chenkalady and Trincomalee is 181 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chenkalady to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Chenkalady to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Chenkalady to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Trincomalee is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Eravur Station to Trincomalee via Galoya Junction in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eravur to Trincomalee via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 40m.
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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 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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
Chenkalady to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Chenkalady to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chenkalady to Trincomalee is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chenkalady to Trincomalee.
There are 354+ hotels available in Trincomalee.