There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tellipallai to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
10h 40mRs 2,997–6,770Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Jaffna-JAF to Trincomalee240 km
4h 17mDrive 240 km
- Drive from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomaleecar 240 km
4h 17mRs 10,822–15,632Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomaleetaxi 240 km
4h 17mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kaithady and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Tellipallai and arriving at Trincomalee via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Jaffna Airport (JAF) and Trincomalee is 365 km. The road distance is 240 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kaithady station.
Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Tellipallai station.
The best way to get from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Jaffna Airport (JAF), Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee via Kaithady and Dambulla in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee via Tellipallai and Maho Junction in around 10h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Tellipallai to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kaithady to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Jaffna-JAF to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Jaffna Airport (JAF) to Trincomalee.
There are 454+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Jaffna Airport (JAF) and Trincomalee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.