What is the cheapest way to get from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee?

The cheapest way to get from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee?

The fastest way to get from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 39000 - Rs. 140000.

How far is it from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee?

The distance between Port of Colombo and Trincomalee is 264 km. The road distance is 261.1 km.

How do I travel from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee without a car?

The best way to get from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2500.

How long does it take to get from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee, including transfers.

Train or bus from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee?

The best way to get from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 8h 11m.

Can I drive from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee?

Yes, the driving distance between Port of Colombo to Trincomalee is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee.

Where can I stay near Trincomalee?

There are 366+ hotels available in Trincomalee.

Port of Colombo to Trincomalee - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to TrincomaleeColombo
7h 9m
Rs 2,108–2,437
Train
1. Take the train from Fort Station to TrincomaleeColombo- Trincomalee
8h 11m
Rs 3,087–11,612
Drive 261.1 km
1. Drive from Port of Colombo to Trincomalee261.1 km
4h 4m
Rs 10,879–15,713
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
4h 23m
Rs 24,620–111,902
Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee
3h 53m
Rs 39,340–132,402

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

7Weekly Planes

25 minAverage Duration

Rs 12,166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.3 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 850–950 and the journey takes 7h. 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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