What is the cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Phuket is to train and fly which costs ฿4400 - ฿13000 and takes 22h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Phuket is to train and fly which takes 22h 47m and costs ฿4400 - ฿13000.

How far is it from Trincomalee to Phuket?

The distance between Trincomalee and Phuket is 2069 km.

How long does it take to get from Trincomalee to Phuket?

It takes approximately 22h 47m to get from Trincomalee to Phuket, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Trincomalee and Phuket?

Phuket is 1h 30m ahead of Trincomalee. It is currently 2:27 AM in Trincomalee and 3:57 AM in Phuket.

Where can I stay near Phuket?

There are 7042+ hotels available in Phuket.

Trincomalee to Phuket - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Trincomalee to Phuket by train, plane, bus, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport
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1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane BTC - HKT
22h 47m
฿4,461–12,811
Bus, bus to Jaffna, fly to Phuket International Airport
1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaithadybus
3. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane JAF - HKT
25h 51m
Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane BTC - KBV
4. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
26h 45m
฿4,610–17,051

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

20Weekly Planes

15h 52mAverage Duration

฿4,190Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Trincomalee to Phuket.

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Distance: 2,068.9 km
Duration: 22h 47m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Phuket, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Trincomalee to Phuket. However, you can take the train to Galoya Junction, take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, then take the bus to Sino Inn Phuket Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Kaithady, take the taxi to Jaffna (JAF) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, then take the bus to Sino Inn Phuket Hotel.

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