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How to get fromTrincomalee to Mataleby bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Matale by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Dambulla

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus Trincomalee
    2. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Mataletaxi taxi
    3h 44m
    Rs 3,084–5,598

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kurunegalabus bus Trincomalee
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    Rs 2,866–5,239

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Kurunegalatrain train Trincomalee
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    Rs 3,549–9,053

  4. Drive 155.7 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Matalecar car 155.7 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 6,543–9,451

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Mataletaxi taxi 155.7 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Matale. However, you can take the bus to Dambulla then take the taxi to Matale. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Matale.

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