There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 28mRs 2,430–6,450Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 5mRs 2,584–4,698Drive 137 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Batticaloacar 137 km
2h 32mRs 5,777–8,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Batticaloataxi 137 km
2h 32mRs 15,000–18,000
Trincomalee to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Batticaloa is 194 km. The road distance is 137 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Batticaloa via Galoya Junction in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,200–2,600
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Batticaloa is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Trincomalee to Batticaloa.
There are 48+ hotels available in Batticaloa.