There are 4 ways to get from Pottuvil to Trincomalee by taxi, train, bus, 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, train
best- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain
7h 23mRs 33,810–43,121Drive 244.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Pottuvil to Trincomaleecar 244.5 km
4h 18mRs 11,067–15,986Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
8h 6mRs 22,861–29,387Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain
8h 47mRs 25,081–32,587
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pottuvil to Trincomalee is to drive which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Pottuvil to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
The distance between Pottuvil and Trincomalee is 302 km. The road distance is 244.5 km.
The best way to get from Pottuvil to Trincomalee without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 23m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 44000.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Pottuvil to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pottuvil to Trincomalee is 244 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Pottuvil to Trincomalee.
There are 71+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
What companies run services between Pottuvil, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Pottuvil to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa, take the train to Galoya Junction, then take the train to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalmunai, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–38,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
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