There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus
5h 10mRs 1,563–2,083Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Mollipothanatrain Colombo- Trincomalee
7h 41mRs 2,879–5,067Drive 252.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region)car 252.7 km
4h 9mRs 11,341–16,382Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Palampoddarubus
3h 54mRs 27,125–143,357Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Thambalagamuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
8h 22mRs 2,958–4,172
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) is to fly and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region). However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Palampoddaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Trincomalee District (Region). However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Mollipothana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Trincomalee District (Region) is 251 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region), including transfers.
Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee District (Region), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mollipothana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Mollipothana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Palampoddaru station.
Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mollipothana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region) is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Colombo to Trincomalee District (Region).
There are 430+ hotels available in Trincomalee District (Region).