There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kadugannawatrain Colombo
6h 5mRs 2,018–5,570Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
7h 13mRs 2,469–6,010Drive 194.2 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kadugannawacar 194.2 km
3h 20mRs 8,730–12,609Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kadugannawataxi 194.2 km
3h 20mRs 13,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 10mRs 3,198–5,819
Trincomalee to Kadugannawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kadugannawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kadugannawa is 219 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kadugannawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kadugannawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kadugannawa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa via Ambepussa, Kandy, and Kandy in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Kadugannawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee to Kadugannawa bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Trincomalee to Kadugannawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kadugannawa is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Trincomalee to Kadugannawa.
There are 1493+ hotels available in Kadugannawa.