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How to get fromTrincomalee to Horton Plains National Parkby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Trincomalee to Horton Plains National Park by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton to Horton Plains National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 33m
    Rs 5,318–9,570

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain train Trincomalee
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ohiyatrain train Colombo
    12h
    Rs 3,319–7,060

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton to Horton Plains National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 41m
    Rs 5,769–10,010

  4. Drive 281.2 km

    1. Drive from Trincomalee to Horton Plains National Parkcar car 281.2 km
    4h 56m
    Rs 12,584–18,177

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Horton Plains National Parktaxi taxi 281.2 km
    4h 56m
    Rs 30,000–37,000

  6. Train, fly, taxi

    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 Horton Plains National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    Rs 27,095–112,029

  7. Bus

    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 Haldummullabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    12h 57m
    Rs 6,467–9,562

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,870Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Trincomalee to Horton Plains National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 349.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Trincomalee to Horton Plains National Park via Polgahawela and Ohiya in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Horton Plains National Park via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Haldummulla in around 12h 57m.

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