There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus
5h 10mRs 1,873–2,491Train
- Take the train from China Bay to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
6h 38mRs 2,786–4,956Drive 251.4 km
- Drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombocar 251.4 km
4h 8mRs 11,452–16,541Bus via Thambalagamuwa
- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee
6h 47mRs 2,382–4,669
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Trincomalee District (Region) and Colombo is 255 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo, including transfers.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee District (Region), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from China Bay to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from China Bay to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–900
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Colombo.
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