There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 24mRs 2,610–13,487Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 26mRs 1,184–3,698Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Jaffnatrain
9h 37mRs 1,924–8,568Drive 235.8 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fortcar 235.8 km
4h 11mRs 9,907–14,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Jaffna Forttaxi 235.8 km
4h 11mRs 25,000–31,000
Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Jaffna via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Jaffna Fort is 419 km. The road distance is 235.8 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 3700 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort via Maho and Jaffna in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort via Dambulla and Jaffna in around 10h 26m.
- 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
- Twice daily
- 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 Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- 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 Fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort.
There are 184+ hotels available in Jaffna Fort.