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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kataragama to Trincomalee by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Gampola

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus bus
    13h 42m
    Rs 2,835–6,646

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomaleebus bus Colombo
    15h 18m
    Rs 1,640–2,360

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Haputaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain train
    15h 51m
    Rs 15,208–21,200

  4. Drive  310.9 km

    1. Drive from Kataragama to Trincomaleecar car 310.9 km
    5h 28m
    Rs 13,990–20,208

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 310.9 km
    5h 28m
    Rs 34,000–41,000

  6. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    25h 43m
    Rs 17,548–105,644

  7. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Trincomaleebus bus
    15h 30m
    Rs 29,868–29,938

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain train
    18h 7m
    Rs 3,299–7,146

Kataragama to Trincomalee by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 3,299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Kataragama to Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 15h 18m.

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