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How to get fromKandy (Station) to Trincomaleeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kandy (Station) to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Alawwatrain train Kandy
    2. Take the bus from Alawwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 2m
    Rs 2,116–4,187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 56m
    Rs 1,175–1,599

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    8h 47m
    Rs 2,509–6,076

  4. Drive  180.4 km

    1. Drive from Kandy (Station) to Trincomaleecar car 180.4 km
    3h 6m
    Rs 8,092–11,688

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy (Station) to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 180.4 km
    3h 6m
    Rs 12,000–16,000

  6. Bus via Veyangoda

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomaleebus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    9h 23m
    Rs 2,275–3,099

Kandy (Station) to Trincomalee by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,509Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Kandy (Station), Central, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Trincomalee via Polgahawela in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Trincomalee via Nittambuwa in around 7h 56m.

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