There are 6 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
3h 40mRs 19,407–116,658Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Trincomaleebus Colombo-Trincomalee
8h 55mRs 2,200–2,800Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Armour street to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
7h 3mTrain
- Take the train from Ragama to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
9h 1mRs 2,472–6,023Drive 241.4 km
- Drive from Ja-Ela to Trincomaleecar 241.4 km
3h 53mRs 10,996–15,883Train, bus
- Take the train from Ragama to Alawwatrain Colombo
- Take the bus from Alawwa to Trincomaleebus
7h 5mRs 3,272–7,023
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee is to fly and bus which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Ja-Ela and arriving at Trincomalee via Armour street and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Ja-ela and arriving at Trincomalee via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Ja-Ela and Trincomalee is 237 km. The road distance is 241.4 km.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 7h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Ja-Ela to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Armour street station.
Ja-Ela to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee is to bus via Dambulla which takes 7h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee via Armour street and Dambulla in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Trincomalee once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Ragama to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Armour street to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Wellawatta to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Ja-Ela to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Ja-Ela to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Trincomalee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Trincomalee is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Ja-Ela to Trincomalee.
There are 460+ hotels available in Trincomalee.