There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Eravur Station to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 50mRs 3,585–7,400Bus
- Take the bus from Eravur to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 19mRs 3,954–6,688Drive 139.7 km
- Drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomaleecar 139.7 km
2h 44mRs 6,315–9,122Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomaleetaxi 139.7 km
2h 44mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa District (Region) station to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Batticaloa District (Region) and Trincomalee is 202 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa District (Region), Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee via Eravur Station and Galoya Junction in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee via Eravur, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- 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 Eravur to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- 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 District (Region) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Trincomalee.
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