There are 6 ways to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
4h 19mRs 24,497–111,757Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to TrincomaleeColombo
7h 37mRs 850–950Bus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala57 / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to TrincomaleeColombo
7h 15mRs 887–2,767Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to TrincomaleeColombo- Trincomalee
8h 6mRs 2,821–11,297Drive 260.7 km
- Drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee260.7 km
4hRs 10,900–15,744Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee
3h 49mRs 39,217–132,257
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 950 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 39000 - Rs. 140000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Trincomalee. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Taj Samudra, Colombo and Trincomalee is 284 km. The road distance is 260.7 km.
The best way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee without a car is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee is to bus via Kurunegala which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 12000 and takes 8h 6m.
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee.
What companies run services between Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kurunegala in around 7h 15m. 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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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,500
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 560–620
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 560–620
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,300–1,700
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–950
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,350
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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