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How to get fromAnuradhapura District to Trincomaleeby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura District to Trincomalee by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura District to Galoyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galoya to Trincomaleebus bus
    2h 34m
    Rs 8,008–9,618

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus 15-1-1
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus Colombo
    5h 12m
    Rs 2,358–4,924

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kekirawa to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    3h 38m
    Rs 4,888–7,359

  4. Drive 96.4 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura District to Trincomaleecar car 96.4 km
    1h 32m
    Rs 4,327–6,249

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura District to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 96.4 km
    1h 32m
    Rs 10,000–13,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kekirawa to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anuradhapura District to Trincomalee via Anuradhapura and Dambulla in around 5h 12m.

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