How to get fromRathnapura to Trincomaleeby taxi, train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rathnapura to Trincomalee by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Veyangoda
2. Take the train from Veyangoda to TrincomaleeColombo- Trincomalee
8h 30m
Rs 5,153–13,053
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal122/210
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to TrincomaleeColombo
9h 24m
Rs 1,152–1,279
Bus via Kurunegala
1. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala57
3. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
8h 56m
Rs 1,182–3,099
Drive 286 km
1. Drive from Rathnapura to Trincomalee286 km
4h 25m
Rs 11,973–17,293
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Trincomalee286 km
4h 25m
Rs 31,000–38,000
Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
5h 40m
Rs 41,415–131,751
Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport
1. Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee
5h 9m
Rs 56,135–152,251

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

7Weekly Planes

25 minAverage Duration

Rs 12,242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.5 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kurunegala in around 8h 56m.

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Trincomalee(opens in a new window), Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Trincomalee, also known as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour, Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Sri Lankan Tamil speaking culture on the island for nearly a millennium. With a population of 99,135, the city is built on a peninsula of the same name, which divides its inner and outer harbours. It is home to the famous Koneswaram temple from where it developed and earned its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai. The town is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College. Trincomalee is also the site of the Trincomalee railway station and an ancient ferry service to Jaffna and the south side of the harbour at Muttur.

Things to do in Trincomalee

Orr's Hill Vivekananda College(Opens in a new window)

Orr's Hill Vivekananda College (Tamil: உவர்மலை விவேகானந்தா கல்லூரி) is a provincial school in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.

Trincomalee British War Cemetery(Opens in a new window)

Trincomalee British War Cemetery (also known as the Trincomalee War Cemetery) is a British military cemetery in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, for soldiers of the British Empire who were killed or died during World War II. The cemetery is located on the Trincomalee–Nilaveli (A6) Road, approximately 6 km north of the town of Trincomalee, on the eastern side. It is one of the six Commonwealth war cemeteries in Sri Lanka, and maintained by Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense on behalf of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Maritime and Naval History Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Maritime and Naval History Museum is a Maritime museum located at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. It has been established near to Fort Fredrick where the Dutch first landed to the island in the 16th century.

Round Island Light(Opens in a new window)

Round Island Lighthouse (also known as the Trincomalee Light or Kevuliya Light) is an offshore Lighthouse on Round Island in Trincomalee Bay, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The lighthouse was erected in 1863, originally it was a red light however in 1864 it was changed to white.

Places to stay in Trincomalee

Blue Diamond Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Trinco Beach by DSK(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Trinco Lagoon(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Hotel Tobiko(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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