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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Trincomaleeby train, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Trincomalee by train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KUL - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    11h 35m
    Rs 45,108–127,323

  2. Train, fly to Hatton, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane KUL - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Trincomaleebus bus
    29h 8m
    Rs 45,088–161,473

  3. Train, fly to Jaffna, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane KUL - JAF
    3. Take the bus from Kaithady to Dambullabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    18h 54m

  4. Train, fly to Kandy, taxi, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane KUL - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to ibbagamuwataxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus bus
    24h 43m
    Rs 47,908–161,923

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
TicketRs 42,705Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,547.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Trincomalee. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Habarana, then take the bus to Trincomalee. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the bus to Trincomalee.

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