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How to get fromMatara Bus Station to Trincomaleeby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Matara Bus Station to Trincomalee by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Kaduwela

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Kadawathabus bus Ex 1-22
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Trincomaleebus bus
    7h 59m
    Rs 1,476–1,973

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Trincomaleebus bus
    8h 22m
    Rs 1,100–1,600

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matara to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Trincomaleetrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    13h 30m
    Rs 1,540–6,325

  4. Drive  394.5 km

    1. Drive from Matara Bus Station to Trincomaleecar car 394.5 km
    5h 37m
    Rs 17,464–25,225

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara Bus Station to Trincomaleetaxi taxi 394.5 km
    5h 37m
    Rs 28,000–34,000

  6. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Matara Bus Station to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    5h 34m
    Rs 67,185–190,759

  7. Fly from Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus bus
    27h 39m
    Rs 16,740–104,949

Matara Bus Station to Trincomalee by foot and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Matara Bus Station, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Matara to Trincomalee via Kadawatha in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matara Bus Station to Trincomalee via Matara and Fort Station in around 13h 30m.

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