There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Galewelabus
- Take the bus from Galewela to Jaffnabus
7h 53mRs 2,919–3,350Bus via Dambulla
cheapest- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 26mRs 1,184–3,972Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 24mRs 2,610–6,224Drive 236 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fortcar 236 km
4h 4mRs 10,751–15,529Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Jaffna Forttaxi 236 km
4h 4mRs 26,000–31,000
Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3400 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Jaffna via Galewela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Jaffna Fort is 391 km. The road distance is 236 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort without a car is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort is to bus which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort via Galewela and Jaffna in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort via Maho and Jaffna in around 9h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Galewela to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,326
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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 Jaffna Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galewela station.
Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Trincomalee to Jaffna Fort.
There are 230+ hotels available in Jaffna Fort.