There are 4 ways to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
6h 41mRs 2,386–5,274Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
7h 22mRs 4,709–8,471Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomaleecar 162.1 km
3h 1mRs 7,344–10,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomaleetaxi 162.1 km
3h 1mRs 17,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kaluwanchikudy and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Kaluwanchikudy and Trincomalee is 299 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kaluwanchikudy station.
Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 8500 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Kaluwanchikudy, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee via Batticaloa, Batticaloa, and Galoya Junction in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- 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
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–22,000
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
Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee is 162 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kaluwanchikudy to Trincomalee.
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