There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 46mRs 2,430–5,907Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 5mRs 2,784–5,272Drive 137.6 km
- Drive from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloacar 137.6 km
2h 34mRs 6,188–8,938Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloataxi 137.6 km
2h 34mRs 9,500–12,000
Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Trincomalee Station and Batticaloa is 195 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee Station, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa via Trincomalee and Galoya Junction in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- 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 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Trincomalee Station to Batticaloa.
There are 57+ hotels available in Batticaloa.