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How to get fromDhaka to Trincomaleeby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Dhaka to Trincomalee by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DAC - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    15h 36m
    Rs 76,760–173,208

  2. Fly to Hatton, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DAC - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus bus
    24h
    Rs 62,740–187,358

  3. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane DAC - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    22h 31m

  4. Fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DAC - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    19h 35m
    Rs 65,560–187,808

Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration16h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRs 67,046Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,162.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 36m

What companies run services between Dhaka, Bangladesh and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Dhaka to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Biman Bandar, walk to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the train to Biman Bandar, walk to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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