There are 5 ways to get from Welimada to Trincomalee by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Welimada to Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to TrincomaleeColombo
6h 37mRs 17,515–22,450Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to TrincomaleeColombo
12h 43mRs 1,463–1,616Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Polgahawela
- Take the train from Polgahawela to TrincomaleeColombo- Trincomalee
8h 48mRs 17,538–26,691Drive 276.3 km
- Drive from Welimada to Trincomalee276.3 km
4h 42mRs 11,443–16,528Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Trincomalee276.3 km
4h 42mRs 35,000–42,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1700 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Welimada and Trincomalee is 297 km. The road distance is 276.3 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Trincomalee without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 23000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Welimada to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Welimada to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Trincomalee is 276 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Welimada to Trincomalee.
There are 362+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Welimada to Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 560–620
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 560–620
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,300–1,700
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–42,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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