There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kachcheri
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 54mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
9h 23mRs 1,200–3,924Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
10h 12mRs 2,666–6,255Drive 235.2 km
- Drive from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomaleecar 235.2 km
4h 4mRs 10,573–15,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomaleetaxi 235.2 km
4h 4mRs 16,000–20,000
Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Trincomalee via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Jaffna (Station) and Trincomalee is 359 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee without a car is to bus via Kachcheri which takes 6h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee is to bus via Kachcheri which takes 6h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Jaffna (Station), Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee via Kachcheri and Dambulla in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee via Jaffna and Maho Junction in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee is 235 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Jaffna (Station) to Trincomalee.
There are 427+ hotels available in Trincomalee.