There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Eastern Province 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 Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
4h 41mRs 2,430–5,907Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 22mRs 2,784–5,172Drive 105.3 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Eastern Provincecar 105.3 km
1h 57mRs 4,725–6,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Eastern Provincetaxi 105.3 km
1h 57mRs 11,000–14,000
Trincomalee to Eastern Province by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Eastern Province is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Eastern Province is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Eastern Province. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Eastern Province. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Valaichchenai via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Eastern Province is 164 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Eastern Province without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Trincomalee to Eastern Province, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Eastern Province bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Eastern Province train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Eastern Province is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Eastern Province, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Valaichchenai via Galoya Junction in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Oddaimavadi via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 6h 22m.
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- 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 Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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 Eastern Province bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Eastern Province train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Eastern Province is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Trincomalee to Eastern Province.
There are 57+ hotels available in Eastern Province.