There are 4 ways to get from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 59mRs 2,486–5,943Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Trincomaleebus Colombo
8h 1mRs 2,033–5,879Drive 151 km
- Drive from Galgamuwa to Trincomaleecar 151 km
2h 33mRs 6,879–9,936Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galgamuwa to Trincomaleetaxi 151 km
2h 33mRs 16,000–20,000
Galgamuwa to Trincomalee by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Trincomalee via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Galgamuwa and arriving at Trincomalee via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Galgamuwa and Trincomalee is 180 km. The road distance is 151 km.
The best way to get from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Galgamuwa to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Galgamuwa to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maho Junction station.
The best way to get from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maho Junction to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee via Thambuttegama, Tambuttegam, and Kurunegala in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–490
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 560–620
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 560–620
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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More Questions & Answers
Galgamuwa to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Galgamuwa to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galgamuwa to Trincomalee is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Galgamuwa to Trincomalee.
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