There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Passikudah by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
4h 53mRs 2,900–6,507Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 34mRs 3,274–5,772Drive 111.2 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Passikudahcar 111.2 km
2h 7mRs 4,921–7,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Passikudahtaxi 111.2 km
2h 7mRs 7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Passikudah is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Passikudah is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Valaichchenai via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Passikudah is 170 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Passikudah without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Trincomalee to Passikudah, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Passikudah bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Passikudah is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Passikudah, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Passikudah via Galoya Junction and Valaichchenai in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Passikudah via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Passikudah bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Passikudah is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Trincomalee to Passikudah.
There are 41+ hotels available in Passikudah.