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How to get fromGalle to Trincomaleeby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Galle to Trincomalee by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galle to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 32m
    Rs 1,000–1,600

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    11h 43m
    Rs 1,503–6,268

  3. Drive 362 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Trincomaleecar car 362 km
    5h 21m
    Rs 16,332–23,590

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 362 km
    5h 21m
    Rs 39,000–48,000

  5. Fly from Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    24h 45m
    Rs 19,525–104,161

  6. Bus via Kaduwela

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 34m
    Rs 1,383–1,871

  7. Bus via Kaduwela #2

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Trincomaleebus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    9h 10m
    Rs 2,633–3,271

  8. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    5h 19m
    Rs 56,250–170,200

Galle to Trincomalee by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Trincomalee via Fort Station in around 11h 43m.

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