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

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There are 7 ways to get from Trincomalee to Negombo by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Alawwabus bus
    2. Take the train from Alawwa to Ragamatrain train Kandy
    7h 25m
    Rs 3,225–7,024

  2. Bus via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee
    9h 8m
    Rs 850–2,800

  3. Train via Polgahawela

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain train Trincomalee
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain train Badulla / ...
    8h 47m
    Rs 3,669–8,910

  4. Drive  238.7 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Negombocar car 238.7 km
    3h 58m
    Rs 10,734–15,505

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Negombotaxi taxi 238.7 km
    3h 58m
    Rs 39,000–47,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Wellawattabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Negombobus bus
    8h 10m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Ragamatrain train Trincomalee
    10h 1m
    Rs 2,479–6,087

Trincomalee to Negombo by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRs 3,669Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Trincomalee to Negombo via Polgahawela and Ragama in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Negombo via Wellawatta in around 8h 10m.

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