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

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There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Waikkal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Veyangodatrain train Trincomalee
    6h 26m
    Rs 6,379–14,675
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee
    8h 27m
    Rs 3,877–6,058
  3. Drive 232.8 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Waikkalcar car 232.8 km
    3h 52m
    Rs 9,784–14,132
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Waikkaltaxi taxi 232.8 km
    3h 52m
    Rs 35,000–43,000

Questions & Answers

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Veyangoda twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 850–950 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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