There are 8 ways to get from Kataragama temple to Trincomalee by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Gampola
best- Take the bus from Kataragama to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus
13h 47mRs 2,835–6,646Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomaleebus Colombo
15h 23mRs 1,640–2,360Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kataragama temple to Haputaletaxi
- Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain
15h 51mRs 15,168–21,153Drive 310.6 km
- Drive from Kataragama temple to Trincomaleecar 310.6 km
5h 27mRs 13,927–20,117Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kataragama temple to Trincomaleetaxi 310.6 km
5h 27mRs 34,000–41,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
25h 43mRs 17,562–105,660Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Kandy to Trincomaleebus
15h 35mRs 29,893–29,963Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kataragama to Kandybus
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain
18h 11mRs 3,299–7,146
Kataragama temple to Trincomalee by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kataragama temple to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400 and takes 15h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kataragama temple to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama temple to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
The distance between Kataragama temple and Trincomalee is 469 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.
The best way to get from Kataragama temple to Trincomalee without a car is to bus and train via Gampola which takes 13h 47m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 13h 47m to get from Kataragama temple to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Kataragama temple to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.
Kataragama temple to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama temple to Trincomalee is 311 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Kataragama temple to Trincomalee.
There are 430+ hotels available in Trincomalee.
What companies run services between Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kataragama temple to Trincomalee via Kataragama and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 15h 23m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Haputale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kataragama to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
Bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–950
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,600
Bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
Bus from Kataragama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–41,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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