There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Galoya Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
3h 21mRs 2,396–5,858Bus
- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
4h 12mRs 3,052–5,640Drive 102.1 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomaleecar 102.1 km
2h 4mRs 4,605–6,651Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomaleetaxi 102.1 km
2h 4mRs 11,000–14,000
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Trincomalee via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Trincomalee via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa (Station) and Trincomalee is 104 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa (Station), Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Polonnaruwa to Trincomalee via Galoya Junction in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polonnaruwa to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- 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 Galoya Junction to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee is 102 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Trincomalee.
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