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How to get fromKandy to Trincomaleeby taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Trincomalee by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Trincomaleebus bus Colombo
    5h 2m
    Rs 2,838–5,104

  2. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    6h 33m
    Rs 3,494–9,093

  3. Drive 180.3 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Trincomaleecar car 180.3 km
    3h 5m
    Rs 7,559–10,919

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 180.3 km
    3h 5m
    Rs 19,000–24,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the train to Trincomalee.

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