There are 6 ways to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 35mBus via Jaffna
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 10mRs 1,184–3,698Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 59mRs 2,610–13,487Drive 235.8 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Jaffnacar 235.8 km
4h 13mRs 9,919–14,328Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Jaffnataxi 235.8 km
4h 13mRs 25,000–31,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Jaffnatrain
9h 12mRs 1,924–8,568
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Jaffna is 357 km. The road distance is 235.8 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kachcheri via Dambulla in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Jaffna via Maho in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,000
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- 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 2,800–8,500
Train from Anuradhapura to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–6,000
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,325
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
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 Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Jaffna is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Trincomalee to Jaffna.
There are 186+ hotels available in Jaffna.