There are 4 ways to get from Arugam Bay to Trincomalee by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain
7h 29mRs 35,067–44,607Drive 248.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arugam Bay to Trincomaleecar 248.1 km
4h 27mRs 10,909–15,757Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus
8h 11mRs 24,115–30,869Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Arugam Bay to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain
8h 52mRs 26,335–34,069
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arugam Bay to Trincomalee is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Arugam Bay to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
The distance between Arugam Bay and Trincomalee is 307 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.
The best way to get from Arugam Bay to Trincomalee without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 35000 - Rs. 45000.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Arugam Bay to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Arugam Bay to Trincomalee is 248 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Arugam Bay to Trincomalee.
There are 370+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
What companies run services between Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Arugam Bay to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Batticaloa, take the train to Galoya Junction, then take the train to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalmunai, take the bus to Dambulla, walk to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–39,000
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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