There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Akkaraipattutaxi
6h 33mRs 5,730–9,807Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
8h 27mRs 3,784–6,872Drive 199.7 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattucar 199.7 km
3h 38mRs 8,785–12,690Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattutaxi 199.7 km
3h 38mRs 14,000–17,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunaibus
8h 1mRs 6,030–10,007
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kalmunai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Akkaraipattu is 257 km. The road distance is 199.7 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 33m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu.
There are 19+ hotels available in Akkaraipattu.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 8h 27m.
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–17,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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