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

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

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)AMS - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
21h 11m
Rs 116,733–320,019
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)BRU - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
22h 11m
Rs 102,421–307,383
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)AMS - BTC
3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee
21h 26m
Rs 130,453–335,519

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

36Weekly Planes

16h 10mAverage Duration

Rs 116,434Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,531.7 km
Duration: 21h 11m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Trincomalee.

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Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sigiriya Airport via Doha, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 150,000–500,000

Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sigiriya Airport via Dubai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–650,000

Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sigiriya Airport via Kuwait, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h
When: Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–350,000

Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Sigiriya Airport via Mumbai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–310,000

Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Batticaloa Airport via Doha, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 150,000–550,000

Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Batticaloa Airport via Dubai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 17h
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 120,000–650,000

Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Batticaloa Airport via Kuwait, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 17h 5m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–350,000

Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Batticaloa Airport via Mumbai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 17h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–460,000

Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Batticaloa Airport via Bengaluru, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 55m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–460,000

Flights from Brussels Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Doha, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 120,000–400,000

Flights from Brussels Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Dubai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 130,000–500,000

Flights from Brussels Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Istanbul, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 18h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 110,000–380,000

Flights from Brussels Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Abu Dhabi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 20h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–270,000

Flights from Brussels Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Frankfurt, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 21h 25m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 100,000–310,000

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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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