There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) by train, bus, rideshare, 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 35mRs 2,830–6,397Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 13mRs 3,194–5,762Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Trincomalee to Batticaloa-BTC140.2 km
2h 37mDrive 140.2 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)car 140.2 km
2h 37mRs 6,324–9,134Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi 140.2 km
2h 37mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC). However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC). However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Batticaloa via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is 199 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), including transfers.
Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa Airport (BTC), Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) via Galoya Junction and Batticaloa in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Batticaloa in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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 Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
- 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 Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Trincomalee to Batticaloa-BTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Trincomalee to Batticaloa Airport (BTC).
There are 56+ hotels available in Batticaloa Airport (BTC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Trincomalee and Batticaloa Airport (BTC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.