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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gampola to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus bus
    6h 52m
    Rs 2,125–5,600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    10h 29m
    Rs 1,268–1,707

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    9h 26m
    Rs 2,525–6,100

  4. Drive  198.5 km

    1. Drive from Gampola to Trincomaleecar car 198.5 km
    3h 25m
    Rs 8,942–12,916

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 198.5 km
    3h 25m
    Rs 14,000–17,000

  6. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gampola 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 20m
    Rs 44,743–174,238

  7. Train, bus via 04 kanuwa

    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    7h 57m
    Rs 3,625–5,600

Gampola to Trincomalee by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Gampola to Trincomalee via Polgahawela in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Trincomalee via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Nittambuwa in around 10h 29m.

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