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How to get fromTrincomalee to Embilipitiyaby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Trincomalee to Embilipitiya by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Habaranatrain train
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    4h 49m
    Rs 22,095–112,529

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    12h 20m
    Rs 1,407–3,362

  3. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus
    10h 27m
    Rs 2,247–2,934

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Fort Stationtrain train Trincomalee
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    12h 6m
    Rs 13,619–21,305

  5. Drive  359.3 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Embilipitiyacar car 359.3 km
    5h 46m
    Rs 15,839–22,879

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Embilipitiyataxi taxi 359.3 km
    5h 46m
    Rs 39,000–47,000

  7. Bus, taxi to Kandy, fly to Koggala, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to ibbagamuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    4. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    7h 23m
    Rs 44,393–134,681

  8. Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    11h 45m
    Rs 29,620–29,680

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Embilipitiya via Dambulla and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Embilipitiya via Maradana and Beliatta in around 12h 6m.

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