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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

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    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to DambullabusTrincomalee
    2. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Mataletaxi
    3h 43m
    Rs 3,084–5,598

  2. Train, taxi

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

  3. Drive 155.7 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Matalecar155.7 km
    2h 32m
    Rs 6,552–9,463

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Mataletaxi155.7 km
    2h 32m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to KurunegalabusTrincomalee
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
    5h 23m
    Rs 3,166–5,539

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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