What is the cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee?

The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1500 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee?

The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottawa and Trincomalee?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre and arriving at Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Kottawa to Trincomalee?

The distance between Kottawa and Trincomalee is 296 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.

How do I travel from Kottawa to Trincomalee without a car?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee without a car is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 2800.

How long does it take to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Trincomalee bus from?

Kottawa to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Train or bus from Kottawa to Trincomalee?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Kottawa to Trincomalee bus arrive?

Kottawa to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.

Can I drive from Kottawa to Trincomalee?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Trincomalee is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Kottawa to Trincomalee.

Where can I stay near Trincomalee?

There are 343+ hotels available in Trincomalee.

Kottawa to Trincomalee - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
4h 54m
Rs 27,207–128,678
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomaleebus Colombo
8h 40m
Rs 850–1,500
Bus via Kurunegala
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Trincomaleebus Colombo
8h 12m
Rs 888–2,767
Train
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
8h 22m
Rs 6,289–15,396
Drive 264.3 km
1. Drive from Kottawa to Trincomaleecar 264.3 km
3h 58m
Rs 11,119–16,061

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

Rs 13,107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kottawa to Trincomalee.

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Distance: 296.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Trincomalee via Colombo City, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kurunegala in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,500 and the journey takes 8h.

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