There are 5 ways to get from Unawatuna to Pigeon Island National Park by bus, train, plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Bus
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Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
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Take the bus from Kadawatha to 04 kanuwa
Cheapest
Train
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Take the train from Galle Station to Fort Station
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Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomalee Station
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
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Take the train from Gampaha Station to Trincomalee Station
Fly from Koggala
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Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Trincomalee (TRR)
Taxi to Weerawila, fly
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Take a taxi from Unawatuna to Weerawila
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Fly from Weerawila (WRZ) to Trincomalee (TRR)
Koggala (KCT) to Trincomalee (TRR) flights
The flight time between Koggala (KCT) and Trincomalee (TRR) is around 26h 30m and covers a distance of around 298 km. This includes an average layover time of around 24h 30m. Services are operated by Cinnamon Air and SriLankan Airlines. Typically 42 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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COVID-19 help in Sri Lanka
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1912
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Pigeon Island National Park is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Pigeon Island National Park is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Pigeon Island National Park is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Unawatuna to Pigeon Island National Park is to train which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1700 and takes 11h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Unawatuna to Pigeon Island National Park is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 1800 and takes 8h 44m.
The distance between Unawatuna and Pigeon Island National Park is 318 km.
The best way to get from Unawatuna to Pigeon Island National Park without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 1800.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Unawatuna to Pigeon Island National Park, including transfers.
The best way to get from Unawatuna to Pigeon Island National Park is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1700 and takes 11h 19m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 85000 and takes 27h 4m.
There is no direct flight from Koggala Airport to Trincomalee Airport. The quickest flight takes 26h 30m and has two stopovers.
Cinnamon Air offers flights from Koggala Airport to Trincomalee Airport.
There are 62+ hotels available in Pigeon Island National Park. Prices start at Rs. 32500 per night.
The best way to get from Unawatuna to Koggala Airport is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 800.
- Distance: 317.7 km
- Duration: 8h 44m
What companies run services between Unawatuna, Southern, Sri Lanka and Pigeon Island National Park, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Unawatuna to Pigeon Island National Park via Galle Bus Station, Kadawatha, and 04 kanuwa in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Unawatuna to Pigeon Island National Park via Galle Station, Fort Station, and Trincomalee Station in around 11h 19m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Trincomalee via Weerawila, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 5500 - Rs. 80000
Flights from Weerawila to Trincomalee via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 40000 - Rs. 80000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Koggala to Trincomalee via Weerawila, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 5500 - Rs. 80000
Flights from Weerawila to Trincomalee via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 40000 - Rs. 80000
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampaha Station to Trincomalee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 430 - Rs. 700
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 430 - Rs. 600
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 490 - Rs. 700
Train from Galle Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs. 110 - Rs. 430
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 270 - Rs. 370
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 310 - Rs. 430
- 3rd Class
- Rs. 113
- 2nd Class
- Rs. 209
Train from Fort Station to Trincomalee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 450 - Rs. 750
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 450 - Rs. 600
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 500 - Rs. 750
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 150 - Rs. 200
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 150 - Rs. 200
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 210 - Rs. 250
- AirCon
- Rs. 290 - Rs. 330
- Super Lux
- Rs. 492
- Phone
- +94776942070
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to 04 kanuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 1058
- Schedules at
- superline.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 7000 - Rs. 8500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
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