There are 6 ways to get from Haputale to Trincomalee by bus, taxi, night train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, taxi • 8 h 39 min
$77 - $100
Cheapest option
Bus, night train • 22 h 57 min
$2 - $9
4 alternative options
Taxi • 5 h 10 min
$120 - $150
Drive • 5 h 10 min
$22 - $35
Taxi to Katugastota, fly, taxi • 5 h 27 min
$452 - $737
Taxi to Weerawila, fly, taxi • 4 h 59 min
$351 - $662
What companies run services between Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Haputale to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Wellawaya, take the bus to Dehiattakandiya, then take the taxi to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Haputale to Trincomalee via Pettah CTB and Colombo Fort in around 22 h 57 min.

- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Katugastota to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340 - $600
Flights from Weerawila to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $550

- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Night train from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 15 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $6
- Schedules at
- eservices.railway.gov.lk
- 3rd Class
- $1 - $2
- 2nd Class
- $1 - $3
- 1st Class
- $4 - $6

- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Wellawaya to Dehiattakandiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- $1 - $2
- Semi Lux
- $1 - $3
- AirCon
- $2 - $3
- Super Lux
- $5
Bus from Haputale to Pettah CTB
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- $1 - $2
- Semi Lux
- $2 - $3
- AirCon
- $2 - $4
- Super Lux
- $5
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 41 min
- Estimated price
- $60 - $80
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Haputale to Trincomalee?
The distance between Haputale and Trincomalee is 203 km. The road distance is 297 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Haputale to Trincomalee?
The cheapest way to get from Haputale to Trincomalee is to bus and night train which costs Rs. 370 - Rs. 1400 and takes 22 h 57 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Haputale to Trincomalee?
The quickest way to get from Haputale to Trincomalee is to taxi and fly which takes 4 h 59 min and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 110000.
How long does it take to get from Haputale to Trincomalee?
It takes approximately 8 h 39 min to get from Haputale to Trincomalee, including transfers.