Rome2Rio

How to get fromNice to Trincomaleeby plane, bus, taxi or train

Find Transport to Trincomalee

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Nice to Trincomalee by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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

  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeNCE - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
    22h 14m
    Rs 81,726–264,454

  2. Fly to Kandy, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Kandy (KDW)planeNCE - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kurunegalataxi
    3. Take the train from Kurunegala to Trincomaleetrain
    26h 3m
    Rs 84,746–271,054

  3. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Hatton (NUF)planeNCE - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain
    30h 28m
    Rs 83,396–272,204

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 83,424Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nice, France and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Nice to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, walk to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the train to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, walk to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), take the taxi to Kurunegala, then take the train to Trincomalee.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Sri Lanka

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Nice

Trips to Trincomalee

Popular routes