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How to get fromJaffna Fort to Trincomaleeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 52m

  2. Bus via Dambulla

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus Colombo
    9h 39m
    Rs 1,200–3,924

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    10h 22m
    Rs 2,666–6,255

  4. Drive 235.9 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna Fort to Trincomaleecar car 235.9 km
    4h 4m
    Rs 10,719–15,483

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna Fort to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 235.9 km
    4h 4m
    Rs 25,000–31,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Galewelabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galewela to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 59m
    Rs 2,940–3,368

Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee by foot and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee via Jaffna and Maho Junction in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Trincomalee via Jaffna and Galewela in around 7h 59m.

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