There are 7 ways to get from Trincomalee to Balapitiya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambalangodabus
6h 59mRs 1,697–2,382Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maradana to Ahungallatrain Maradana
8h 59mRs 3,019–6,755Drive 331.4 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Balapitiyacar 331.4 km
5h 14mRs 15,096–21,805Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Balapitiyataxi 331.4 km
5h 14mRs 36,000–44,000Train, fly to Koggala, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane GIU - KCT
- Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Balapitiyataxi
5h 27mRs 29,095–113,029Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3
9h 44mRs 1,844–7,272Train, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Balapitiyataxi
6h 9mRs 32,095–116,029
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Balapitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Balapitiya is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Ahungalla via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Balapitiya is 355 km. The road distance is 331.4 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Balapitiya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Trincomalee to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Balapitiya is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Trincomalee to Ambalangoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Balapitiya via Maradana and Ahungalla in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- 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 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Trincomalee to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–44,000
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
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Trincomalee to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Balapitiya is 331 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Trincomalee to Balapitiya.
There are 1820+ hotels available in Balapitiya.