There are 4 ways to get from Kalkudah to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 7mRs 2,810–6,485Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
5h 35mRs 3,214–5,713Drive 108.9 km
- Drive from Kalkudah to Trincomaleecar 108.9 km
2h 6mRs 4,867–7,030Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Trincomaleetaxi 108.9 km
2h 6mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Kalkudah and Trincomalee is 169 km. The road distance is 108.9 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kalkudah to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Kalkudah to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Kalkudah to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Trincomalee is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Trincomalee via Valaichchenai and Galoya Junction in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Trincomalee via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 5h 35m.
- 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 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kalkudah to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kalkudah to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah to Trincomalee is 109 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Kalkudah to Trincomalee.
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