There are 8 ways to get from Trincomalee to Welimada by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Welimadataxi
9h 15mRs 12,569–21,625Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
12h 54mRs 1,467–3,108Bus via Kandy
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
- Take the bus from Kandy to Welimadabus
10h 52mRs 2,908–3,426Drive 276.4 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Welimadacar 276.4 km
4h 45mRs 11,701–16,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Welimadataxi 276.4 km
4h 45mRs 35,000–42,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Welimadabus
8h 18mRs 14,085–91,152Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the bus from Gampola to Welimadabus
10h 57mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the bus from Gampola to Welimadabus
12h 5m
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Welimada is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Welimada is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Welimada. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Welimada via Ambepussa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Welimada is 368 km. The road distance is 276.4 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Welimada without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 15m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 22000.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Trincomalee to Welimada, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Welimada bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Welimada bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Welimada is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Trincomalee to Welimada.
There are 2142+ hotels available in Welimada.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Welimada, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Welimada via Ambepussa and Kandy in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- 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 2,700–7,500
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,000–2,600
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,800
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–2,800
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–950
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 810–830
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 810–830
Bus from Tissamaharama to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 990–1,020
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 990–1,020
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Gampola to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,425
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–42,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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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