There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Galoya JunctionBatticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to TrincomaleeColombo- Trincomalee
4h 57mRs 2,451–5,540Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Take the bus from Dambulla to TrincomaleeColombo
5h 18mRs 2,635–4,751Drive 107.3 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee107.3 km
2hRs 4,482–6,474Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee107.3 km
2hRs 11,000–14,000
Valaichchenai to Trincomalee by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Trincomalee is 164 km. The road distance is 107.3 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee via Galoya Junction in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Trincomalee via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 18m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,500–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 2,200–2,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,350
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,350
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Valaichchenai to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Trincomalee is 107 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Valaichchenai to Trincomalee.
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