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There are 6 ways to get from Trincomalee to Colombo Fort by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    5h 50m
    Rs 2,200–2,800

  2. Bus via Trincomalee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee
    7h 12m
    Rs 850–2,800

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain train Trincomalee
    6h 45m
    Rs 1,300–3,300

  4. Drive  258.6 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Colombo Fortcar car 258.6 km
    4h 9m
    Rs 11,610–16,770

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    6h 8m
    Rs 2,118–5,670

  6. Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombobus bus
    12h 8m
    Rs 39,253

Trincomalee to Colombo Fort by bus and foot

Calendar294Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRs 850Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from 04 kanuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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