There are 5 ways to get from Ampara to Trincomalee by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ampara to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain
6h 42mRs 5,843–10,069Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
7h 24mRs 3,937–7,022Drive 201.5 km
- Drive from Ampara to Trincomaleecar 201.5 km
3h 40mRs 9,185–13,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Trincomaleetaxi 201.5 km
3h 40mRs 22,000–27,000Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
8h 5mRs 6,309–10,402
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ampara to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Ampara and Trincomalee is 260 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Trincomalee without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 42m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Ampara to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Ampara to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Ampara to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Ampara to Trincomalee is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara to Trincomalee via Kalmunai, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ampara to Trincomalee via Maruthamunai, Batticaloa, Batticaloa, and Galoya Junction in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- 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 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,400–27,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Ampara to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Ampara to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Trincomalee is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Ampara to Trincomalee.
There are 462+ hotels available in Trincomalee.