There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Anuradhapuratrain
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
8h 41mRs 1,960–8,586Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
9h 39mRs 1,200–3,624Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
10h 22mRs 2,666–13,114Drive 235.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna Fort to Trincomaleecar 235.9 km
4h 11mRs 9,897–14,295Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna Fort to Trincomaleetaxi 235.9 km
4h 11mRs 25,000–31,000
Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Trincomalee via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Jaffna Fort and Trincomalee is 367 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 41m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3700 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee via Jaffna and Maho Junction in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee via Jaffna and Dambulla in around 9h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–6,000
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
Train from Maho Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
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
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,325
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee.
There are 355+ hotels available in Trincomalee.