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How to get fromTrincomalee to Batticaloaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junctiontrain train Trincomalee
    2. Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain train Colombo
    5h 28m
    Rs 2,430–5,907

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus Trincomalee
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus bus Wellawatta
    7h 5m
    Rs 2,784–5,272

  3. Drive 137.2 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Batticaloacar car 137.2 km
    2h 33m
    Rs 6,117–8,835

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Batticaloataxi taxi 137.2 km
    2h 33m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

Trincomalee to Batticaloa by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Trincomalee to Batticaloa via Galoya Junction in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 5m.

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