There are 4 ways to get from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 5mRs 2,820–6,496Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
5h 36mRs 3,237–5,740Drive 109.6 km
- Drive from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomaleecar 109.6 km
2h 7mRs 4,934–7,127Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomaleetaxi 109.6 km
2h 7mRs 7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Kalkudah Bay and Trincomalee is 169 km. The road distance is 109.6 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee via Valaichchenai and Galoya Junction in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee is 110 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Kalkudah Bay to Trincomalee.
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