There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah 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 51mRs 2,840–6,397Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 31mRs 3,214–5,722Drive 109.9 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kalkudahcar 109.9 km
2h 4mRs 4,913–7,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kalkudahtaxi 109.9 km
2h 4mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kalkudah. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kalkudah. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Valaichchenai via Galoya Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kalkudah is 169 km. The road distance is 109.9 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kalkudah bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kalkudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kalkudah is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kalkudah, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Trincomalee to Kalkudah via Galoya Junction and Valaichchenai in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kalkudah via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Trincomalee to Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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 bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Kalkudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galoya Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kalkudah is 110 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Trincomalee to Kalkudah.
There are 56+ hotels available in Kalkudah.