There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
5h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
9h 2mRs 2,640–6,168Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Trincomaleecar 171.8 km
3hRs 7,827–11,305Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Trincomaleetaxi 171.8 km
3hRs 18,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Trincomalee via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Trincomalee is 290 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee via Dambulla in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee via Maho Junction in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Maho Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Trincomalee bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kilinochchi to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Trincomalee is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Kilinochchi to Trincomalee.
There are 460+ hotels available in Trincomalee.