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How to get fromKalpitiya to Trincomaleeby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Trincomalee by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Mahotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    6h 31m
    Rs 6,653–9,427

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Medawachchiyabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 49m

  3. Drive 228.3 km

    1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Trincomaleecar car 228.3 km
    3h 48m
    Rs 10,374–14,984

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 228.3 km
    3h 48m
    Rs 25,000–30,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    5h 49m
    Rs 53,317–156,733

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Trincomalee. However, you can take the taxi to Maho then take the train to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the bus to Medawachchiya, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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