There are 7 ways to get from Ragala to Trincomalee by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Ragala to ibbagamuwataxi
- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomaleebus
5h 21mRs 6,716–8,132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomaleebus Colombo
12h 22mRs 2,521–4,084Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ragala to Peradeniyataxi
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain
10h 10mRs 6,444–10,762Drive 248.7 km
- Drive from Ragala to Trincomaleecar 248.7 km
4h 28mRs 11,334–16,371Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ragala to Trincomaleetaxi 248.7 km
4h 28mRs 27,000–33,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
11h 33mRs 5,109–7,483Train
- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
13h 1mRs 4,009–7,983
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ragala to Trincomalee is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4100 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ragala to Trincomalee is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragala to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Trincomalee via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ragala to Trincomalee. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Trincomalee via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Ragala and Trincomalee is 267 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.
The best way to get from Ragala to Trincomalee without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Ragala to Trincomalee, including transfers.
Ragala to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Ragala to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Ragala to Trincomalee is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 13h 1m.
What companies run services between Ragala, Central, Sri Lanka and Trincomalee, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ragala to Trincomalee via Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ragala to Trincomalee via Nanuoya and Polgahawela in around 13h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to 04 kanuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–950
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,900–33,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ragala to Trincomalee bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ragala to Trincomalee train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragala to Trincomalee is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Ragala to Trincomalee.
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