There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay 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 49mRs 2,850–6,407Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 32mRs 3,234–5,722Drive 110.6 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Baycar 110.6 km
2h 5mRs 5,012–7,240Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Baytaxi 110.6 km
2h 5mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Valaichchenai via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kalkudah Bay is 169 km. The road distance is 110.6 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kalkudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay via Galoya Junction and Valaichchenai in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 6h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 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
- 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/
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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 Kalkudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay is 111 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Trincomalee to Kalkudah Bay.
There are 56+ hotels available in Kalkudah Bay.