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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    4h 15m
    Rs 3,043–4,055
  2. Bus via Dambulla

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus Trincomalee
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus bus Trincomalee / ...
    5h 24m
    Rs 2,594–7,098
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain train Trincomalee
    5h 32m
    Rs 2,669–8,725
  4. Drive 195.5 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Mawanellacar car 195.5 km
    3h 21m
    Rs 8,258–11,928
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Mawanellataxi taxi 195.5 km
    3h 21m
    Rs 21,000–26,000

Questions & Answers

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

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela once daily, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Superline Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–7,500 and the journey takes 5h 3m.

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