There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 43mRs 2,806–6,480Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 15mRs 3,236–5,839Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Batticaloa-BTC to Trincomalee139.1 km
2h 39mDrive 139.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomaleecar 139.1 km
2h 39mRs 6,274–9,062Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomaleetaxi 139.1 km
2h 39mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Trincomalee is 199 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa Airport (BTC), Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee via Batticaloa and Galoya Junction in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee via Batticaloa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 15m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Batticaloa-BTC to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Trincomalee.
There are 451+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Trincomalee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.