There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Pallai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Palaibus
7hBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Palaitrain
8h 43mRs 1,924–7,468Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Palaitrain Colombo / ...
8h 30mRs 2,610–11,987Drive 203.8 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Pallaicar 203.8 km
3h 41mRs 8,515–12,300Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Pallaitaxi 203.8 km
3h 41mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Pallai is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 12000 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Pallai is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Pallai. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Palai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Pallai. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Palai via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Pallai is 319 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Pallai without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs .
It takes approximately 7h to get from Trincomalee to Pallai, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Pallai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Pallai is to bus which takes 7h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 12000 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Pallai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Palai via Dambulla in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Palai via Maho in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,000
Train from Maho to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,000
Train from Anuradhapura to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–4,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,900
- 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 Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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 Pallai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Pallai is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Trincomalee to Pallai.
There are 23+ hotels available in Pallai.