There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kalutarabus
6h 3mRs 1,582Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
8h 24mRs 2,579–11,896Drive 294.8 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kalutaracar 294.8 km
4h 26mRs 12,388–17,894Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kalutarataxi 294.8 km
4h 26mRs 32,000–39,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain
8h 23mRs 2,084–7,298
Trincomalee to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1582 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kalutara is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kalutara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kalutara is 306 km. The road distance is 294.8 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 1582.
The bus from Trincomalee to Kalutara takes 6h 3m including transfers and departs once daily.
Trincomalee to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kalutara is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 1582. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,582 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 1,300–2,600
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 1,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,582
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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 Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Trincomalee to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kalutara is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Trincomalee to Kalutara.
There are 826+ hotels available in Kalutara.